I agree with Moondog and Skip. I've noticed lately that Max was losing his spirit/dogness because I've been micromanaging him. I made him work for everything and I think that actually made him more difficult and challenging. Over the past few days, I've relaxed a bit of the training and concentrated on having more fun with him and playing and I've really noticed a difference. I still make him wait for things and follow thru with all commands I give him, but I'm no longer the "fun police" and I find he's much happier and willing to do things. Not becuase I asked, but because he wants to for his mommy... and the tug toy
