You're right, there are training issues. And I've addressed this from a training standpoint, including old tricks like having the kids spit in his food bowl before he eats. But the sad truth is, there is onlyso much I can do from flat on my back in bed, which is where I am most of the time now.

I did look at this as a dominance thing first. He does have some dominance issues. This isn't one of them; the behavior is different.

Regardless of which of us is right, though, it underscores that I'm incapable of giving him the home he needs. I can't be a strong enough owner for this dog, and Andrew's not here to pick up the slack.