I completely understand. Sometimes I forget that Claire's not even 2 yet, since in many ways she acts much more mature (and is big for her age). I struggle to keep my expectations of her low enough to be attainable but high enough to keep her growing...
Recency, frequency, and repetition is the name of the game with pups that young. I highly recommend getting the Caesar Milan training DVDs (not just Dog Whisperer episodes, but the actual training ones) as well as a copy of "Puppies for Dummies". Both were instrumental in helping me with my rambunctious golden retriever (who is now firmly in the 'terrible twos', and is the best-behaved dog in his litter, according to his breeder) when I first brought him home.
oh, and I forgot to add - a tired dog is a happy dog. I know yours is a small breed, but if you run/jog/bike in the AM, try bringing your dog with you. Getting my Golden good and tuckered out before breakfast in the AM and before dinner at night means a VERY well-behaved (and receptive to training) doggie
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