Welcome Finn!

Finn is a big, beautiful brindle boy who was returned after a few months. He is totally housebroken, walks well, doesn't destroy anything, and gets along with other dogs. Basically, he is a great dog, but needs a strong pack leader/s to help him understand his place. As soon as that relationship is established, he is a calm, easygoing dog that is very affectionate.

For example, I noticed he would dart out the door and push the other dogs out of the way. With a few simple training techniques that I applied the first day, he now calmly waits to go out only after I have already stepped out. I walk him on a short leash side by side with my other grey, Gracie, and they do great. If one steps away to sniff, within seconds they're both back in line.

If I'm giving Gracie attention, he'll come and push her out of the way. I just push him back, and call him over only when I'm ready. He's already learning not to push her.

Also, he growled when my husband got close to him on his bed. Chris didn't back down and stood over him, staring at him. Finn slowly got up and slinked away, and we haven't had any more issues since then.

I've tested him for several other possible issues, but he has done very well. I am currently feeding him alone and holding the bowl. I put my hands in there and touch the food, pet his muzzle, take the bowl away and give it back, but so far no issues there. I'll keep trying with different items. Last, he seemed a little wary of kids initially and put the brakes on during the walk when we saw some down the street, but I didn't let him change our direction. We walked straight past them, and the next day he walked up to some neighborhood kids while wagging his tail.

So all in all, he's a good dog. I learned alot about the training techniques from reading Cesar Millan's two books--Cesar's Way and Be the Pack Leader, which I recommend for every dog owner regardless of whether you've owned many dogs or not. I did the same things with Gracie, and she is a very well-behaved dog, despite being a bit of a princess!