[gemy]

Let me start off with the concept of *alpha*. There is no ifs ands or buts about it, humans always should be the dominant party in the household.


Some humans just kind of naturally understand this and portray this to their animals. Some humans need to learn how to be this.


It is in my opinion when owning a large breed dog, essential that the human owner, trains the dog, and understands their dog owner responsibility.


Your trainer said - you and your GF should be Alpha, did he not show you how to do and be this?


Okay let me start with some exercises that might seem silly or small, but are important.


1. Insist on descending or ascending the stairs first. You make this labradoodle and in fact the Yorkie Sit/Stay until you are finished. Then you issue the Release command.


2. When walking around the kitchen or living room insist the dog moves out of your way. If the large dog doesn't Correct him. If the dog is standing - use the Command MOVE - say it firmly and mean it from the bottom of your heart - as you say MOVE - begin to walk slowly towards the dog - if the dog does not MOVE - walk Through the dog. By that I mean using your knee/thigh - push the dog Out of your way. Without aggression in your action or heart. It quite simply is your right as Alopha to move unimpeded through your home


With the Yorkie similar things - and actually very important as Yorkies should not get stepped upon. Move slowly and *gently* push your one foot against his torso until he Moves...


3. No dogs are up on furniture or beds etc. Unless invited to do so. And until both dog behaviour is corrected and on the right track, I would highly recommend that your dogs are NOT allowed to sleeo with you. This is a priviledge not a right!


4. Hand feed that Labroodle - and make him earn every piece of kibble. That means he does some sort of obedience command for it. Do this for a full week.


5. Entering and Exiting the home. You go first - the dog must wait in a Sit Stay until you release them.


So remember this is not a democracy - you are the boss first last and always!