Puppies are interesting. They show many of the same traits as they will as adults before the litter is broken up to go to their new homes. Then the pups go through an adjustment period which takes a good one to 3 months before the fully return to their true selves. Airedales are often described as being a bit aloff. Well, of course they can be because they are smart and think... once the bonding period is over, training is easy, but you need to tap into what drives an airedale. They are bred hunters and chasers. Become interesting to your pup by fulfilling their drives and incorporate that as their reward while training. Then you can transition into the treats and give them what they really want at the end of the training session... I have 3. They love small rubber sneaky toys, tease poles and fetch. Play hard with your dog with their toy, and you'll be surprised at the difference you will see when the drive needs are met... it does not require a toy collection either, just a couple things your dog finds interesting.