Despite the issues at hand, it's up to you to be consistent, loving, and understanding when your dog is misbehaving. Chances are you just need to improve your communication with your fur child. Why not start today? 

Control the dog and you control the situation. By putting on a training collar and lead, you can control the dog.

Be positive. Instead of saying “NO”, try giving your dog something positive that he can do for you, such as “Sit”, or “Heel”.

Allow a dog to be a dog. Often, what owners consider problem behavior is simply normal dog behavior that they find unpleasant or annoying.

Whenever natural behaviors conflict with what you might like, be creative and see if you can find an outlet for those interests and activities that is suitable for you both.

Be consistent. It is unfair to the dog to change your rules depending on what you're wearing, who's visiting or the kind of day you've had.

Have your dog earn what he wants. Teach your dog to say “please” by sitting, laying down or following some other command before he gets what he wants.

Be clear. Owners often confuse dogs by changing the words or commands, repeating them over and over again without showing the dog what is meant, and worst of all, assuming that the dog understands.

When in doubt, gently show your dog physically exactly what you mean, giving the command at the same time so that he can associate the two.

Exercise, exercise, exercise! Take the time to play with your dog, jog with him, walk in the woods, swim or take long brisk walks each day. A tired dog is always a well behaved dog!

Provide mental stimulation. Dr. Roger Abrante's suggestions regarding using 1/3 of your dog's diet for treats to be earned during training, 1/3 to be given as usual in a food bowl, and 1/3 to be “hunted”.

Understand your dog's genetic heritage. Owners often forget that the behavior that prompts a dog to run or stay close, hunt or guard, chase and kill or herd, work with people or work independently are all the result of generations of carefully selected traits.

Train your dog. Every dog should have basic manners, but dogs are not born knowing how to behave. Take the time to train your dog on a consistent basis using kind, positive methods.

After reading these training guidelines by Suzanne Clothier, you should know a little bit more about Fido and why he may be misbehaving. There is no such thing as a perfectly trained dog, but with time and effort you can learn your pup's language and train them well.