Originally Posted by
TuMicks
What is his behavior like around the house? That is, if you tell him to sit... how long does he sit? Will he sit and wait while you go in and out of the door first? Does he sit and wait until invited to eat his food? When it's time to go for a ride, does he jump in the car as soon as the door is open, or does he wait until he's invited to get in?
If you come to a stop when he starts to pull, what happens next? Does he sit when you stop and wait until you come up into heel position and then only move forward again when told HEEL?
I think you may be banging your head against a brick wall if you can't get some sort of obedience in less distracting settings around your house. I wouldn't be walking him in public if he is being an ape. It's just teaching him he doesn't have to listen to you.