Thanks Birdiewife & Rainbow - good to know there is some light at the end of this seemingly long tunnel! My hands are fairly shredded again this morning - he seems to be having a particularly "hyper" day despite trying to wear him out with some training and playing. It is strange how much this puppy phase reminds me of my children being small - trying to adhere to advice and schedules and do the best, with very mixed results! It is lucky he is so gorgeous!