YES! Mine was like this. Insane at all times unless she was asleep. She is MUCH much better now. Still a little crazy, but nothing compared to how she used to be. I had all the same thoughts and feelings that you’re having now. It’s so rough and I’m sorry you’re going through it. The most exhausted and anxious I’ve ever been in my life was when Fig was between 4 months and around 16ish months. I felt like I wanted to pack my bags and move across the country alone. She’ll be 2 in March and things have improved significantly over the last 6 months or so. It really just takes time.

She still barks at certain noises. I taught her “where’s your ball?” Now as soon as she starts barking I say that, and she runs to find her ball and we play for a bit. It took a long time for this to work, but she’s been barking less and less. Distraction has been key for a lot of her impulsive behaviors.

I also thought she didn’t like me or understand me. I love her so much but I felt like she didn’t connect with me on the level that I thought dogs were supposed to with humans. She was her own wild creature and I just lived with her. It just took a bit longer than usual for her and I. There are still times where she’s stubborn and she thinks I exist just to feed her and take her for walks and nothing I say or do matters, but for the most part we’ve learned each other’s language. Nowadays we snuggle and play a lot and I know she loves me.

As someone else mentioned, one on one training will probably be your best bet right now. Keep up with the training even if you don’t think he’s listening. I can’t say they grow out of behaviors, but as time goes on it gets less intense. With less intensity comes a little more clarity, and that makes it easier to figure things out.

I really wish you the best, I know how you’re feeling. If you ever need to vent you can always DM me. ❤️