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Originally Posted by goodvic2
I will give you another perspective......
Your dog behaves this way because he doesn't respect you. The person who said "dogs don't respect" is wrong. All animals know how to show respect.
Getting respect must come from you. When your dog does not see you as the "boss" you will get problems.
Walking through door ways, eating first etc etc are fine, but being the "boss" comes from within you. You can do all the "alpha" behaviours which people advise, but the bottom line is if you are not projecting the right energy, all day and everyday, then you will not suceed, no matter how many door ways you walk through first.
You have been given some great advice from a "training" perspective. This is one way of "training" your dog to behave. However, if you are interested in finding out more, check out my profile page and PM me if you want any further info.
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Originally Posted by RAINYBOW
It's just the terms of phrase i suppose isn't it.
Decent basic commands are the foundation of everything IMO and you have to reinforce them again and again, every day with a puppy and by doing that you are showing Leadership 
I often find if Oscar is being a pain in the neck i can get him in a sit which is his most solid command, then i can do something with him again.
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I think Rainy and Goodvic2 are both right - basic training is the basis for a well behaved dog, but dogs also need a structured environment to live and this is given through good, strong, and importantly consistent leadership.
I agree with both points of view, however I must say in this instance the OP has not indicated (in my opinion) a dominance issue and the consistent training will hopefully lead to the desired results.
Having said that, the OP should also consider if they are projecting to correct image to the dog including a suitable level of authority.
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SK climbs off fence and exits stage left