Otherwise, you will find yourself tripping over your dog when he stops to let you pass. One of the best ways to prevent a dog from thinking he owns the place is to give him his own sleeping area. This can be a crate, dog bed, or a special room in the house. If started early, your dog will consider this his safe place. If your dog is a dominant personality, or you have a pup from a known dominant breed, you should refrain from laying on the floor with the dog during training.
Dogs have distinct body postures they use to communicate.
A dog that stands over or on another dog is showing he is the boss. A leader has clear passage. You should not have to walk around or step over your dog. No one wants a dog that panics when someone gets close, but the dog shouldn t hold its ground, either. This is easiest to train with a puppy or easy-going dog, but it can be accomplished with a bossy dog.