Welcome again mate! Congrats on purchasing your own home.
Max looks like a very beautiful and energetic dog. 5'10" (177 cm) is quite a lot for just a dog, but personally I prefer dogs like that, in a way I prefer them to have autonomy and independence (and a good size ensures that they can fend for themselves if required).
I hope the training continues to pay off and that everything goes perfectly.
Looking forward to see more about him soon :)