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This is what I would do if Yogi were my dog:

Your husband needs to claim his bed from his little terrierist. Any unwanted behavior that occurs, such as a growl, show of teeth or hard stare at him, have your husband move into Yogi's space, walking on his knees in bed, if need be, instantly saying "uh oh"(during the training period, "no" once Yogi's learned and knows not to do it) the moment the behavior occurs, staring him down as a mother dog does when disciplining her pups and moving into his space, backing Yogi away and staying in place with his finger pointed at Yogi until Yogi gives up, submits and moves away.

If your husband takes control of the situation, acts calmly, confidently and responds immediately to enforce Yogi's boundaries of unwanted behavior, never scaring him, over the next two weeks, Yogi will begin to understand that he can't win and come to respect who has the real authority in the home - his parents! After that, any time Yogi tries to manipulate either of you with his aggressive behavior, immediately say "uh oh", point at him, stare him in the eyes, move into his space, back him off and stay there until he gives way, calms down and leaves the area. Keep him away until he resumes the attitude you want, at which time smiles and gentle pats, praises are warranted.

In time, he will get the message that his unwanted, aggressive behavior just ends poorly with him run off the bed and he will begin to police himself, learning that accepting daddy's right to move around in his bed is the best course for him. A dog with strong, firm, gentle, loving leadership will come to respect and want to obey that leader in order to curry his favor.

Read up on the Nothing In Life Is Free programs on Google and begin to work with him on that if he's aggressive or dominant in other areas of your life. Yogi will love participating in the program and working for his resources! In the process, beginning respect develops for his leader and teaches him to always defer to him. Canines belong to a hierarchical society and are happiest living with humans when they are kept as happy, loved followers with some distinct boundaries for their behavior.