and you haven't been able to find the help you need to fix that problem you thought would get better. And if you're reading MY website, specializing in Puppies and "naughty" dogs it's probably a pretty big deal.
And I know just how tough that can be.
Jumping and barking might be just annoying early on but then It can be embarrassing!
It can become a real issue when clothes are getting wrecked, someone gets knocked over or your friends stop coming over because your dog is "out of control".
Worse, your kids' friends' moms won't let them come over anymore.
Pulling on the leash doesn't really sound like a big deal unless you're the one holding the leash! Then it sucks.
Your arm hurts but more than that, you worry what would happen if the leash got pulled out of your hand or if all that choking and coughing and wheezing from pulling so hard will do permanent damage to your dog's throat.