Hi Blake, I am Tracy, working with a 5 yr old black lab named River, a 13 yr old stubborn golden retriever. I live just a few miles from you in Elmira, MI what a small world. I have taught the black lab all kinds of fun tricks and been working on a better heel then what he has. River is doing well but gets distracted with other people around and when my hubby gets out the cheese, LOL that is off leash when on leash he is doing very good we will start going in public next week. Nice to meet you and all others participating in programs.