I got peanut a month ago and he's 85% house trained. He holds it through the night. He rarely barks (Three times since I had him. When ever he wants something he comes and sits directly in front of me. The first two weeks Peanut learned 3 tricks sit, up, and lay. When anyone talks to him he moves his head from side to side as if he was saying "umm humm". Peanut is very smart and full of personality!