I have an 11 month old retriever mix dog I rescued when he was a puppy. I definitely have issues with alpha dog with him. He barks back when we're in the back yard. He's like a toddler having a temper tantrum and will bark at me to get him to chase him or pay attention.If I ignore him he nips at my clothes. I tell him to sit but it takes several times of telling him. It's the most frustrating thing because I can't have a conversation with my neighbor without him barking at me.