hi Michelle - I've been around for a while, but have only recently had some time to start posting once in a while. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun here and get lots of good info.
I read your post about your severe - wish I had some helpful advice. I know first hand that severes can be bratty under the best of circumstances, so I'm sure Max is going to require lots of time and patience, but I have no doubt that he'll come around bit by bit as time goes on. Even though he's hard to handle, I bet you can see a difference in him since he came to you. Baby steps.