[RonaldJensen]

Okay, I have this labrador and he's about a year old.
My dad and him are buddies, but when my dad is around the dog does as he's told and doesn't break the rules.

How do I get the same respect from this dog that he shows my father?
Like when my dad isn't home, my dog thinks he can do whatever he wants.

I've been getting to be really mean to him, and I don't want to be like that.

However, when I go tell him to stop, he stops. Then as soon as I turn my back, he's back at his antics, and I have to stop doing whatever I'm doing to try to get him to stop.

Unfortunately my dad won't be home awhile, so someone has to get this dog to stop being unruly and i'm not sure how?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[MrAndrew]

It's all about dominance, you have to be the alpha male, or at least show your dog that you are 'above' him in rank. He certainly seems to be viewing you as an equal or even lower on the totem pole than he is. Establish your dominance by training your dog to be subservient. Give him commands and make sure he listens. Offer rewards when he preforms properly and scoldings when he doesn't. With proper training and attention you'll gain the respect of your dog.

[Lara's mom]

I'm still trying to figure out the answer to that one!