Hi, the advice from GOS sounds great - especially the don't worry and relax part!
if you get things wrong don't think that you have made a mistake for life - dogs can re-learn very quickly. If you are anxious your dog will be anxious that's for sure.
If your dog ignores a command after the second time then you have to force them to obey - so if you call your dog twice and he doesn't come then you must go over and fetch him - otherwise he is just picking and choosing when he wants to obey.
For your type of dog I wouldn't encourage tug of war or shaking type games, which encourages the prey and kill instinct.
keep a water spray with you and if your dog gets hold of your finger, say leave firmly and squirt him with water. This just shocks them into letting go (hopefully). My water spray is a great tool for unwanted behaviour as it doesn't hurt them and is non-aggressive.
I'm sure once you start classes you will feel more relaxed - and remember if you do something wrong you can always go back and correct it.
Good luck
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