Ok Brucey is now 9 months old, and he has gone from a terror, to a dream dog.

He walks off the lead very well, he doesn't run off or out of house anymore, he isnt destructive anymore, great with other dogs, he dont mess in the house no more

Just a very calm, very cuddly dog

Hes amazing

Great to get a positive update - sounds as if you have done a great job .

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Thanks

None of my problems in the first post of this thread are a problem anymore

I didnt even need to take him to classes or anything either

Just used the advice from here and from other people and its all worked wonders :P

Glad everything worked out and he is now settled.

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All the advice that you've received is good advice, the only thing that I can add is that in all aspects of your relationship with him you MUST lay down guidlines as to what is acceptable behaviour beyond which he must not go. I'm no 'behaviourist' I'm not even sure what they are, but I've trained a lot of good working dogs in my time without ever resorting to hard handling, but at the same time, if my dogs, regardless of age, overstep the mark they are reprimanded in no uncertain fashion. Sometimes you just have to be firm, I know it can be difficult with a 'cute' puppy but the pup has to know that the limitations you put on it should be adhered to.
Good luck, I'm sure things will only get better. Pete,

Thanks, things are good enough for me, hes perfect

(and still 'puppy cute'...he looks like a baby labrador still)

That's brilliant news! Well done, you've obviously done a great job