Jolanta's podcast on dog training was named the iTunes podcast of the year in 2009. Better yet, this trainer extraordinare resides in our very city. So if your canine requires behavioral intervention, you could give her a call. 

Teaching a dog to not go through open doors, leaving tempting steaks alone, crossing his or her front paws to "act like a lady," walking on a slack leash, not jumping up on people, and not barking incessantly. These are valuable training goals for your dog, but like many things in life, they are more easily said than done. 

Patience, patience, and more patience is the key to effective training. Deep breathing exercises can also help if and when you become frustrated with your pooch. Benal works with dogs' natural energy. Follow her lead and work on exercises at a time that is good for your dog (ie. not when s/he is too energetic, scared, tired or burnt out.) Use items and behaviors and activities that your dog enjoys as rewards to make learning fun. If you follow Benal's strategies, hopefully you will end up with a dog who allows you to maintain your sanity and also impresses the neighbors. 

The Dog Trainer's Complete Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Pet by Jolanta Benal, 2011

This is by far one of the most informative books about animal behavioral modification that I have ever read. Benal is obviously very intelligent and dedicated, and the book is extremely thorough. Best of all, she loves animals. I find that the book is applicable to my cats and possibly equines, as well. 

• The Dog Trainer: Quick and Dirty Tips 
• Skinner's behavior modification