The phrase
"dominance over the dog" is a metaphorical expression that means having control or authority over someone or something.
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A May 2009 issue of the Journal of Veterinary Behavior highlighted a study that indicated human attempts to
assert dominance over dogs tend to increase canine aggression in return.
Michael taught us patience, yet firmness, using rewards / positive reinforcement methods (as opposed to negative based use - of - force methods to
establish dominance over our dog, as suggested by others).
Throughout its life, the Perro de Presa Canario requires obedience refresher courses and the owner must always maintain a position
of dominance over the dog.
In a change of pace from other dog training techniques, Dr. Patricia McConnell shows why
gaining dominance over your dog is the wrong approach and instead encourages a role of benevolent leadership.
It is also used by the top male dog in the pack (the alpha male) to assert
his dominance over all dogs in the pack.
The best time to establish
your dominance over a dog, especially a large breed, is during puppyhood.
As the pack leader, you must show
your dominance over your dog and eat first, or Fido will claim his place as the dominate alpha in the household.
There are still many outdated trainers out there that advocate asserting
your dominance over your dog in a bid to make your dog conform to a lower position in the pack.
It is often taught that humans need to assert
their dominance over dogs to show them «who's boss» in order to get them to behave.
And the dog training means to create
a dominance over a dog (with prong collars, choke collars and electric collars).
So when you train the Owczarek Podhalanski, you must exert
you dominance over the dog as early as possible in order to overcome the dog's independent nature.
You need to establish
your dominance over the dog, tone of voice low and commanding, body posture controlling, expression steady and determined so he knows exactly who is in charge.