I have to say your story made me smile
I believe that there is a good dog inside every dog and it's up to the owner to cultivate that. I've seen many mismatches in my time and it makes me happy to hear how a dog that got off to rough start can somehow cross paths with it's perfect owner. For him to find just the right person with the mind and means to give him the best of care, through the good times and bad, is nothing short of remarkable.
I wish you and Lars many years of fun as he rewards you for all the TLC
