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Originally Posted by Jes loves Chewy  then cody always gives in and takes him out because he is jumping on the side of the bed and barks....
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I think that's the first thing that's the matter. The best way to train your dog (and not to have your dog train you) is to not respond when your dog asks for something (at least during the training stage); always give things (e.g., praise, petting, food, walks, potty time) on your terms.
This is much easier to accomplish if you don't have your dog sleep in your room with you. If I were you, I'd have him sleep in a crate in the bathroom until he learns that the morning schedule at your house is set by you--not him.
Doing this is not mean. It would be far worse to encourage a dog's bad habits and then get frustrated with him than to get him started on the right path early on.