Hi Vitun,

Thanks for coming back to me. I think i'm very lucky in his character as he does obey me when i persist with boundaries, i think he knows i am leader of the pack but as children do he pushes boundaries now and again and i need to stay aware of this.

I take him on long runs at weekends and he still cries when i leave him which makes me think its a seperation anxiety. I need to practice the 'back in 5 mins with a hand signal with him. I've been ignoring him for 5 mins when i come in until he's calm and with practice i think this will help.

I leave the tv on for him or the radio and sometimes leave a jumper of mine for him.

Will keep you posted on my progress, many thanks.