Dear Christina, Bernie is adapting well and is growing bigger and faster each day. We have a nice routine down now, and he appears to be a very content puppy. He socializes well with other dogs, although I see that he is sometimes much less timid than others, trying to be a little dominant, but I am working on this. He rarely barks, except in the house, and then only when his toy is stuck under the couch or ottoman. I am working on this too. As for house training, very few accidents as of late. He has a pee pee pad in his 4x4\' area that he hardly uses (he scratches the pads up more than he uses them) and when indoors, he has a pad in the kitchen for emergencies. He is eating well. I have stuck with the holistic foods and absolutely no people food. I don't see him scratching as much as he did when I first got him. He is all about play, anything with small tennis balls or plush toys. He is definitely a lover, not a fighter, and gives and receives many kisses. Thanks for your help. I must say that I knew my life would change after I got him, but I can\'t picture it now without Bernie. All the best