How do I get my dog out of the bed

Just recently adopted a shih tzu maltese x and he is new to our family...we have had him three days and we love him, he is 10 months old we have a backyard and previously he was in a apartment, first night we had him he went to sleep in our room on a dog bed but now he wants to sleep in our bed, I don't have an issue with it, but hubby does how do I get him to sleep in his dog bed without barking all night, I take him for a walk in the mornings and to the park with our kids he doesn't like other kids and barks aggresively what do I do in that instance....all the help for us to be responsible pet owners would be great..
Posted: 25/08/2007

Answer: How do I get my dog out of the bed ...
For your bed time issues, crate training will be the answer to all your issues. Although he wont be a quick fix and it will require lots of patience and love. Do a Google search on crate training. Two tips: your crate must be your dogs sanctuary: not a sin bin. Never force your dogs in to a crate. He must WANT to be in there. About the barking at kiddies: this is a very Shih Tzu character. Maybe the kids and new family member can do some training / playing together so he can appriciate the kids a little more. E.g. Sit, Stay, Fetch ...
Posted: 06/09/2007