Scout sounds like he's doing well - just don't let the chewing get too expensive or frustrating! When my black and tan and pointer were pups they were driving me crazy with their chewing. After they found a couple of my tools and chewed through the cords, I was just about ready to take them for a "one-way walk"! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> They have outgrown it, and are now very affectionate pals of mine. They have come a long way for a couple of pups dumped by my old house! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />