Making Leeway

MY BENJI SITTING STILL FOR A PHOTO

ANNOYED WITH HIS COLLAR--WHICH HE HATES.

My dog isn't stupid, and neither is his owner. I don't believe in giving up and I think Benji is getting that. He's like "Oh man, she's a tough cookie" and he likes to test me but I like to remind him...I'm not going to crack. I'm not going to beat him, yell at him or ridicule him. I'm going to assume my role as Alpha 'Dog' and as the dominant one and he is going to be forced into the submissive role. These are the things I've done today to enforce that:


-Teach Benji "OFF" command when jumping on couch/eating cords; and praising him when he does jump off. (He responded well today).
-Getting him to "SIT" before meals, going outside to assert my dominance (works well--he did sit both times). 
-Teaching him "DOWN" command and "SIT" command with treats. 
-Praising him for relieving himself outside.
-Blocking off rooms so he is in my supervision and cannot relieve himself indoors.
-Holding his snout when he tries to bite me with a "No"
-Pinching him and saying "No" when he bites me.
-Using "shaker can" to get him not to jump on furniture. 
-Freezing chew toys


I think Benji is finally getting the idea he is in control. I have not gave him much attention today, petted him, picked him up or played with him. I let him play with his toys by himself, I patted him once on the head when he sat still for the photos and praised him minimally after each good deed. While most people think this might not work, it has helped my dog respect me and realize I am a calm, confident Alpha. He hasn't been perfect today, but he's a 9 week old puppy. I don't expect him to be perfect, just to listen, pee/poo outside and play with his toys and not my belongings!