[hmeadq]

You asked about your daughter and training. My trainer wants entire families to come to the classes, except children under 8. She says that the classes are long for them, and she would rather see them only at the last couple classes, when the dog is better behavied and calmer. Even then she wants two adults so one can stay with the kid and one with the dog.

Also, make sure you use lots of "Good boy!"s. We have started really making a big deal when our puppy does somethimg we want. Like if he forgets himself and jumps on the bed (usally if we are sitting there talking) I say "OFF!" He'll hop off and I'll say "Good off, good boy." This type of empasizing the positive has really helped his confindence and his willingness and desire to please us. Because he knows he can.

I do not envy you. a puppy and a young child at the same time is a double training whammy. With my LIMITED expeierence and what I've read, I'ld say just make sure that your puppy gets lots of love and lots of pets (on your timeschedule since you are on NILIF but still LOTS) afterall, even though he did something very bad, he does not know why you are still mad at him.

Good luck!