[capt_noonie]

While I know you (Taylor) are talking about the whole Cesar Milan thing, I do agree with you that his alpha dog teachings were too severe, and not good for laypeople to think they could do. However i do believe that dogs, esp ones with certain personalities do need a pack leader. I've fostered many dogs and know that they all have different needs. Some have totally needed to have to be told to do or not do something, and others that have taken it upon themselves to make that decision.

For the OP, I agree with you. If you owner of the dog and the house does not want their guests to do certain things, they should obey their wishes. Simple as that.