I have competition dogs and although I understand not everyone wants to be that involved with dog training, ,a 1 yr old is still a very immature dog. Just a word of advice...1 series of classes is not enough, and dogs learn from repetition...so remember, practice with your dog a little bit (1/2 hr) every day. Keep it fun for her/him. And most of all be patient! Also... make sure your dog gets enough excercise daily (makes them a lot easier to live with) Good Luck and don't give up.