I got my puppy at 8 weeks. And, luckily he didn't seem to care. I am sure that my having another dog helped a lot. And the other dog is a shy, gentle Bichon, which has really helped.
My dog is a playful, rowdy, little boy - with a lot of sweet, loveable, quiet time thrown in. He has a wide range of behavior and loves to do it all.
My dog came home to a house with just me (and and quite a bit of company) and my other animals (a dog and a bird). He is home alone for 6 hours four days a week and seems to get along just fine. I have neighbors who are free to come over and visit with him while I work --and they do.
I have had four puppies in the last 10 years - and they are all different as night and day. I am sure, like people, little pups are born with temperments all their own.
I agree with the others that since he is "really a little character" and not fun a lot of the time that getting professional advise and help is the way to go. You really want to alter his behavior as soon as possible while he is still young.
Sounds to me like you are doing as much or more than most people would. I wish you the best of luck and hope you can get your little problem child's behavior changed some so that you can all "live happily ever after."
Carol Jean |