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@caelesto You can always muzzle train if you're nervous or there's any question and you're introducing the dog to a new environment or situation in the beginning, just to be sure. I would be Somewhat concerned about why there's been so many previous homes, but I'd be mostly trying to pinpoint...

@gary987 They basically just placed the dog with a family to use it as a free and easy breeding machine for more doodle puppies, without having to actually do any care for the dog themselves. BYBs, always looking for ways to outdo each other I guess. Poor dog.

@segaz I would try muzzle training/conditioning him to wear a good wire basket muzzle like a Leerburg one, and always leave a leash on him dragging for now. Can be just a slip leash in the house and a long line outside. Basically though he has to be allowed to never engage in this type of...

@thedancingbaptist Whatever breeds you end up looking at, also look into what a reputable ethical breeder is. Learn the difference between a show line bred and a working line bred dog. Then whatever breed you settle on, look at the breed club. Look into any health conditions the dog breed is...

@kpd So this is something I do with the service dogs I work with. We do this to proof their sit/down/stay behaviors. We will have them hold their commands and instruct a stranger to try to pick up their leash and pull them slightly, but they are not to get up and move until their handler gives...

@goat__man You sound like you are very responsible and went the right route slowly introducing the collar to your pup! If at any time you are concerned with something definitely inquire with your trainer again, but I'd say you're on the right track. The prong only becomes a bandaid and work...