The trainer called me over the weekend. Now, I've been over there a couple times since the boy went to school and kept in touch with my dog and him but he called me all jacked up.

He had a guy bring his 16 week old pup down to have a look-see at his operation and to interview him about training his dog this past weekend. He said as they went by the kennel he opened Scout's kennel and brought him out to demonstrate with, as he's the youngest dog there right now... He came and walked at heel, sat and stayed. All with hand signals. The trainer told the guy "I've only had this dog about two weeks". The guy said "You never said a word to him... can I leave my pup today?"

Long story short, the trainer is very enthused. He is crediting Scout's human bond and desire to please. Which is why I wouldn't recommend leaving the dog at the accepted 16 weeks but waiting somewhere from 5-6 months to get that trust and relationship going.

This trainer has about 6 dogs counting his own (now 7, as he accepted the new pup) and his Champions are so high strung they can hardly be let out of his sight. He told me he goes out in the morning and lets Scout out and he hangs with him all day. I take this as a good thing as the more time spent and the better he makes the trainer look the more attention he will get. In essence, he told me the dog earned him 400.00/month this weekend after two weeks work and he wouldn't forget it.