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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Obedience training and teaching him to delay his desire for instant gratification in order to obtain a greater reward and more fulfilling, lasting self-gratification for a job well done via a treat/praise/pride from you is his only real hope at this point and can literally work magic with misbehaving, active, hyper dogs. Later, likely age and infirmities could slow him down but for now, one of the online free Nothing In Life Is Free program's and some real structured, fun, upbeat obedience training for lots of positive reinforcement will reform almost any healthy dog from a misfit hellion into a working/learning/happy little companion who wants to obey his trainer and works for their pride in him - and a luscious treat. The training is immensely fun for both dog and trainer and reshape the dog's brain responses and his demeanor and a well-trained, happy, feisty dog is a joy to have around the house.

Looks up some of the Nothing In Life Is Free programs, study up on them and start watching the YouTube videos for basic obedience training from some of the more successful trainers - those who use only positive reinforcement and train small, toy dogs. Choose those with lots of views as those are usually the most successful trainers who can show you exactly how it's done. Enjoy the process and watch your dog change if you are loving, patient, gentle and keep it all short and lots of fun for him.

If this were my dog, I would first be sure his vet has checked him out thoroughly and to be sure there is nothing structural or otherwise causing his behavior or to prevent his training regimen and go for it!

Have done some reading on clicker training and have the clickers. A click paired with his treat may work best for him. He is intensely food motivated. I have taught him to sit and stay to get his treat. He learned that almost immediately. I'll check into the online program and videos. THX