How do I get my dog to stop growling at me, part 2..?

Getting him to roll over and submit is a good start, but you need to do more. Start doing obedience training at least 15 minutes every day - getting him to HEEL, SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME on one command. You are not providing clear, firm leadership if he thinks he can still growl and challenge you for position in the pack. Make sure you're not accidentally rewarding this behavior by giggling or thinking it's cute - it's not.

Put him on a leash and keep it on ALL the time - even in the house. You have to be able to control him at all times. If he growls or pesters you at all, pull up on the leash with steady pressure until he has to sit. Hold the leash snug, glare at him and say "Knock it off!" in a very stern voice. When he looks away or submits, give him something else to do - best to make him lie down and then praise him quietly.

Make sure he's are getting plenty of strenuous exercise every day, thirty minutes of hard running, not just a casual walk around the block.

If he even gives you a dirty look, CORRECT him! Don't wait until a full blown growling or snarling session starts. Make him do long down stays next to you. Don't do anything for him before he does something for you. If he wants to get petted or have food? He has to sit and stay first. Pinning him on the ground on his back works, but if you start a fight with this dog, you'd better win. If he's struggling or trying to play, you need to dig your fingers in just hard enough that he isn't having fun anymore. And that means no letting go until he stops absolutely all resistance and stays there. Even if he craps on the floor or bites you or the phone rings, you can't give up.

Also, don't let him up on beds or furniture - EVER. This gives him the psychological feeling of being your equal or even your master. Don't let him put his head or paw on your arm or on any other part of your body. The one on top is the boss. You don't have to be mean to him or hit him, but you (and everyone else in the house) need to take control right away.

You may ned a professional trainer to help you with this, but let me warn you. Many of the people charging big bucks as "trainers" are not very good and may have no more experience than you do. Ask you local vet for a recommendation. Make sure you check out references from their satisfied customers. Check with the BBB for complaints. And DON'T send yor dog away to be trained. It's a waste of money - you can't build a relationship with a dog that doesn't live with you.

Read some GOOD books:

Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor

Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard

What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard

Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins

Dog Problems - Benjamin

Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on tv.

Dog Growling At Me

You do know he's telling you he is top dog, don't you? He is not sleeping in your bed. You are sleeping in "his" bed. He is dominating you. One way or another you better reverse this condition. All packs have a dominant dog, usually a female, and a pecking order of their own. Your dog seems to think he has the upper level. You have to take control. And don't beat it with a stick. The problem may be you. Are you slightly intimidated by the dog? He'll pick it up faster than a red-neck will pick up a dropped beer can, unopened, of course.

Your male is telling the newcomer who's who and what's what. He may be like this for hours or even days, depending on how bad he wants to get his message across. He will eventually get over it, especially if the new dog does not act challengingly. Allowing the cats a separate space for a while may help...putting them in another room with their food and box will give your new dog a chance to get used to the new surroundings and give it a break from the cats. This will also establish to all concerned that you call the shots and don't find the cat's behavior amusing.

I don't think he should be sleeping on your bed really, he should have his own bed.

Take a tin can with a lid and put a few small pebbles in it.

When you have got a treat for him and you offer it to him shake the tin and tell him NO very strongly. He will only try to take the food a couple of times and eventually will get the idea that he is only allowed to take the treat when you want him to. It works.

When you have mastered this trick he will respect you and be more in tune with what you want him to do. Best of luck

dogs are like us in a way, i.e. they get frustrated/upset and react to it, they dont like be forced to do things,i dont really understand bout the sleep thing but it sounds like a possesive thing. u realy cant do that much but just when he does dont smack or hit him, cause u dont know what he'll do, but when he does growl tell him no loud(but not too loud) and clear with a stern voice, to let him know that ur the boss and ur not gonna let him get away with that. when u tell him no, dont say "nooooo" just a quick "no!", dont make it sound cutesy either. when he stops growling praise him.

I agree, he should not be sleeping in your bed. If a dog is submissive, he will roll over or leave the bed on command. Your dog is not submissive. You have placed him on a higher plane, equal to you, by allowing him in your bed. If this is not corrected soon, he could start not allowing you in your bed. It will become his. You must show him that you are the Alpha.

the first thing you need to do is establish yourself as the "ALPHA DOG" dogs are pack animals and it is very important that you let him know that you are the leader of the pack. also check out the dog whisperer. http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/ch...

great show, he also has a couple of books out. he teaches you how to figure out what makes you dog act the way it does and then how to correct it, while keeping you authority.

Try getting a training book.

Beat him with a stick