Anyone have a recommendation for a good dog trainer? Or tips to break him of these issues? He doesn't need to learn tricks, he's pretty advanced at that. I'm talking self control - he has none. If he wants to bark at nothing, he'll bark his head off. If he gets mad he steals something and chews it up or once he peed on the couch. Got food on your plate and not paying attention - snatch! Not anymore! I watch my niece and nephew (1 and 3 yrs) and can't have him around because he scares them. He'd never hurt them, he's just high strung. He's terrible if you try to confine him to anything, he'll chew the crap out of it (door knobs, etc).
I've never been a fan of shock collars but I'm afraid I might have no choice. Anyway have any luck with these? Or other suggestions? I'd rather not resort to it but I'm pulling my hair out over here.