I was scrolling backwards through your posts and came upon this treasure. Anyone who has ever loved a dog dearly can relate. It's true--my eyes were welling up as I read your story with dear Snoop. And I understand the frustration with a puppy. When our Swiss Mountain Dog Ronan was a little booger, he was incorrigible. He would sometimes "attack" me. I confess to sometimes having ill feelings for him. Still, I knew he was learning. Then one day, I don't remember the occasion, we suddenly became friends (well, he was always a friend to me). So thanks for sharing!