Ever hear of the fishbowl effect? It happens when bossy dogs are confined in a car. They naturally assume the car is part of their territory. The resulting jumping and barking can be a real nuisance, not to mention a true danger. If this sounds too familiar, you must regain control of your car. If your dog controls the car, he controls you, making trick training difficult, if not impossible! This is the remedy:

Step One. Take your dog to your car on-lead. Instruct "Wait" after opening the door, and permit your dog to enter after varying durations of time by saying "Okay."

Step Two. Create a dog station. Either set up a car crate or secure a doggie-style seat belt in the back seat or the cargo area of your car. Place a blanket there and some toys and instruct your dog to settle down.

Step Three. Before you let your dog out of the car, instruct "Wait" again. Secured in crate or by leash, if your dog's hyper, wait it out. Do not release your dog from the car until he's calm. Say "Okay" to release him. This "Wait" and "Okay" routine reminds your dog that you are the responsible person in the car.