Finally making progress.

Ive had Chip exactly one week, a chocolate lab. Picked him up at 8 weeks old on the dot. I was so frustrated the first three days, it was like having a wild animal more than anything. I couldn't get his attention for anything, unless I left the room then he would bark his head off for me to comeback, and that was only time he wanted me. Wouldn't eat when I gave him food, only when he wanted to. Wouldn't listen to anything. Cried at night for about 2 hours before settling down and falling asleep.

Then Wednesday came and it was like a 100% different dog. Little dude starting actually paying attention to treats and taking an interest in me and following what I was trying to teach him. Crying went from an hour or so to about 5-10 minutes in the crate.

Thursday I attempted to seriously teach him sit. Now I would say he has it 95% down when he is looking at me, awesome progress.

Today, I would say he has almost stopped crying except for maybe the first minute in the crate. He has gotten used to leash walking in the backyard, which is awesome because he was chewing the leash like a toy anytime I got it near him. Now I can hook it up and he doesnt care about it.

Also I cant believe how much he has grown in one week. I would not be surprised if he was two inches taller. He used to be able to fit under the couches no problem and now he can barely get his shoulders under. Will be nice when he can no longer fit at all.

Thank you all the info in the sidebar, it has helped a lot.

And of course, Puppy Tax