We are the same way with Charlie! We were really hoping for a dog that could go everywhere with us...and have free roam of the whole house. Due to his shedding, he is only allowed downstairs on the non-carpeted areas....and is not allowed on trips out of town with us. Sounds like the breeder you got him from was only in it for the money! I'm sure that was the case for ours too. When I contacted the lady again a while back, she told me she had another litter of puppies again. Seriously??