Alpha dog behavior - Part II

One remedy to your dog showing alpha tendencies is to put your face close to your dog’s, preferably by leaning over it, providing of course that there isn’t a biting problem. You can then simulate growls, barks or even shout if necessary. This may not work the first time, but over time the dog will recognise this [...]

Alpha dog behavior - Part I

To be the alpha, the leader of the pack that your dog looks to belong to, you should make use of the signs that dogs naturally recognize to continually reinforce the message.
Most good practices in dog behavior training build on the recognition by your dog that you are the alpha of the pack. Many instances [...]