He's quite dominant in my opinion and I have started the demotion process by controlling his access to food and not letting him sit on me. My husband allowed him onto our bed several months ago and I'm now considering putting him back downstairs - where he was perfectly happy before!

He has a multitude of pals of all shapes and sizes including Rotties, GSDs, Spaniels, Terriers, Yellow Labs, one Brown Lab (not sure why). They are a mix of male and female and a mix of neutered and intact. It seems to be large skinny dogs he disklikes and most collies although has one collie female pal. he was nipped by a skinny collie coloured dog when he was little and has since gone on to go for this dog.

I am convinced my reaction is encouraging him and that he's protecting us. He attacks the TV and barks at planes (ever since his first bonfire night at 6 months).

He's not at all scared and runs towards perceived danger, rather than running away.

Someone told me to check my insurance policy as a behaviourist may be covered?? We previously paid £135 to travel 100 miles to sit in a vet's surgery but really need someone to see us in action so to speak.