If you must have a "perfect" dog, then pass on by, good luck but keep moving. Trooper's ears aren't fully erect, he's scared of strangers and (over) compensates by barking at them, and he's been known to mark.  But, he's learned to crate and has been being pretty good with the housetraining.  Although he's scared of strangers he will take treats from them nicely and he gives his trust pretty easily.  He's young, only recently neutered, and he lived a fairly isolated life in rural West Virginia.  So he's not a dog for first time owners or those who expect perfection right from the start.  With some patience, training, love, and assurance he will develop into a wonderful dog.  He shared a home with 6 cats and wanted to play and chase but never hurt anyone.  Trooper's foster home can be reached at vadogrescue@aol.com. JBVA