More around the house rules

8.     A simple obedience command such as “Sit” should be given before any pleasurable interaction with the dog. (i.e. play session, petting, feeding or a walk etc…)
The children should give the dogs commands at least once a day and reward with a treat when the command is followed.
A simple “Sit” will do. No treat should be awarded if the dog does not follow the command.  Show your dog he does not get anything for free.
His food, water, treats, even praise/love have to be earned by doing something. Even something as little as sit, come, or making him wait for the treat while you hold it in front of him should be expected, then praised and rewarded. Make sure the dog takes the treat from your hands gently. Do not tolerate a mouthy or nippy dog.

9.     You should not lay on the floor to watch TV when the dog is around, and no one should ever roll around the floor playing with the dogs. A human should never put himself in an equal or lesser height position than the dog. And showing your belly would be considered being subissive to your dog.