This past week, Robin, a dog trainer, came into the DeKalb Animal Coalition Benefit Place with a beautiful young dog and her owner. Robin demonstrated several "tried and true" techniques that make for a well mannered dog and offered lessons that I thought may be helpful for you and your dog: some tips are here: Taking charge: Has your dog tried to bite you just for telling him to «move over» so you could sit on the couch? When you scolded your dog for getting into the trash, did he growl at you?