[breefawn]

I use a lot of redirection with DS. We also have our routine, which helps. If he knows what's coming, he's more likely to be sweet. Keeping him fed, lots of playtime and storytime. If he's really not listening, I don't ask repeatedly, instead, he can go to his room until he's ready to cooperate or look for his ears. I just sadly shake my head and say 'uh-oh. I think your listening ears have gotten lost. Can you find them for me?' And he goes off on search of them. By the time he comes back, he's usually ready to cooperate. It works...for now :-D