it's hard to ignore him in the pen because we are in an apt building....I am so scared that our neighbors are going to start complaining. He really does go on and on....but, I guess I will have to try it.
I wish we could get him a playmate, but we've only had him for a little over a month and there is no way my fiance is going to agree to another one until we train Joey
Regarding trainers - I do think he does need obedience classes. I have put a lot of inquiries into trainers and have been appalled at the prices they charge! I am in NYC, and these people charge $150/hour!! There is a Petco near me, but they are smack in the middle of their puppy classes (can't join late), and the next one doesn't start until September, at which time Joey will be too old to join. I am hoping to find a class/trainer that works with our $ situation and schedule soon