As is often the case, Rocco has now settled down with us, and whilst never the most nervous dog we’ve had, now seems happy and calm. He sleeps downstairs when I’m working upstairs (indeed, he has never even tried to come up the stairs), is good with other dogs and has very reasonable recall for such a young dog.

The only current downside is that he’ll play with any shoe left within reach!

I’m now walking him off the lead along most local footpaths and open areas which is good because it allows him to burn off excess energy without pulling me along.