So, Neo and I have made it through our first 5 obedience classes. Tonight will be our last one. As I was warned, obedience was a bit of a crap shoot. Some days he did really well and other days he just wouldn't do a thing. He is so good natured about it though, that you just have to laugh. It was pretty comical, me with my 3 year stubborn dog and everyone one else with 6 month old labs and poodles. The puppies would do the same thing 30 times in a row. Neo would do it 4 times then lock up and stare off into space. It was if he was telling me, I know how to do this but will not degrade myself to the level of a puppy. Instead we would just stand there and he would slobber. The trainer seemed to know a bit about Pyrs so she said this was normal behavior and let him be.
His separation anxiety has greatly improved. He gets rawhide and kongs when I leave and I've started leaving the TV on for him for motion and noise. I am so happy he is settling in and finally feels at home.
I take him to the dog park 3 to 4 times a week (whenever it's not raining. I have never met a dog more scared of water. Living in Seattle, this makes going out for potty quite traumatic sometimes). He only seems to have bad days if we haven't been to the park in a few days. Hopefully with summer coming, this won't be an issue soon.
I can't thank you all enough for all your help. This is a wonderful site!