My Bishon (Elvis)  is sometimes smarter than we are. I named him Elvis because we live on Granceland Dr. He has trained us well.  I got him as a puppy when he was 8wks old.  He has become the best part of our family.  The only thing negative is he don't like to ride.  I bought him a carseat and that does help. He is just like a child.  He he much company to me as I am retired and stay at home a lot.  He does not shed or smell.