Thanks guys! He's just so easy to work with, today we're going to Lowes for more socialization and to the vet (no appointment) to get used to the environment and have a positive experience there.
I'm going to buy the materials to make a long check cord at Lowes so we can work on confident building in a nearby nature walk area so he can get used to the great outdoors. Important with a gun dog. C:
Olie, yes, we did go through a puppy class at my work. I also take him to work every day I go, so he knows all the employees there. The puppy class I was in didn't have any other puppies, so my trainer is going to let me know when there IS another puppy signed up for the next class so I can attend that one too and work on everything over again, just with more distraction.
He passed with flying colors, my trainer said he was done with everything at least a week before it was over, so she was specifically working with me and my retrieving work. She breeds and shows American Bulldogs, and trains them for Schutzhund, and says there's similarities, so I feel very comfortable working with her.