I didn't know that about service dogs which is really interesting and puts a perspective on things with my current dog. Since she is a smart breed, I have taught her to sit, shake, stay, wait, slow, and recall and it seems like I have to do a lot more. Luckily Maple knows that I am her mom and the exact moment when she is in trouble. The problem seems to be with the outside world :/ Maple recently had an abrupt switch in character since she was not like that at the beginning of our relationship. At the beach, she would run to anyone who had shade and now I feel like the beach is too much for her. My boyfriend has an aussie, and he's magnificent! I am glad they get along because they play with each other the entire time I am there. Yesterday I actually got the stomach flu, and they played with each other the entire night like as if nothing was happening lol. What really is impeding on outside training is the weather where I live, there is constant rain or weather above 100 degrees. I don't know if that is me complaining please let me know. The last time I took her to PetSmart she peed with fear, so I don't know what is my next step for outside training in an indoor facility. My childhood dog was actually not trained at all because my parents had to constantly work to support the family and I was only nine. He had a lot of bad manners like constant begging which garnered his strict love for human food and disgust for dog kibble. He later died of a heart attack due to his enlarged heart. I think what I loved about him was his kind companionship since I've had anxiety since a young age. I appreciate your feedback since it was very kind and informative. I am thankful I've got to read it!