It seems that you have gotten enough really good advice about the importance of using a harness instead of a collar, so I just wanted to say ...
congrats! It is always wonderful when our pups start making progress in training. I hope that Bentley can continue to get better with his training, and that eventually he will go potty outside for you whenever you need him to! I bet it looked really freakin' cute to see such a little dog training beside all the big dogs & doing so much better.
It was very good of that trainer to make sure the German Shepherd stayed in its own personal space. That is very important when larger dogs are around smaller dogs in environments, especially when both dogs are a training in progress. And especially in an area where they are supposed to feel safe and focus on their owners for training.
You both should feel very proud! Training takes a lot of dedication and practice on both parts. Keep up the good work Bentley & momma!
