Dogs do not know the concept of equality, so they must be taught
who is the pack leader as in the natural setting.
Young children, who do not understand the need to
be pack leaders as well as kind and gentle, are not recommended for this breed.
And second, she will not necessarily associate you as the provider of her food (see our article
on being a pack leader and winning a puppy's respect and trust).
The key to managing this behavior is to make it clear that members of your
family are the pack leaders and that your dog is next in line.
Remember this breed likes to take order so you have to
be their pack leader telling them about rules they need to follow and limitations they have in doing things.
Our training methods shows you how to
be a pack leader using a language your dog understands so you can meet them halfway.
Years ago I had an issue with a picky eater and our vet told me that in pack behavior, the one with the
food is the pack leader.
When dogs establish
who is their pack leader, or who has the dominant role, it may seem as though they aren't getting along.
Liars Poker by Michael Lewis Moneyball by Michael Lewis
Be the Pack Leader by Cesar Millan Naval Miscellany by Angus Konstam The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell A Geography of Time by Robert Levine Quantum Theory Can not Hurt You by Marcus Chown Talent is overrated by Geoff Colvin Everything is Obvious (once you know the answer) by Duncan Watts
The only time I ever recommend 2 or 3 dogs being together is when there
is the PACK LEADER there that the dogs respect to control their behavior.
They need to be properly trained and have firm knowledge of the fact that their humans
are the pack leaders so they don't become snappish or destructive.
Most Frenchies do not like to be reprimanded, so being harsh is not the answer, the answer is consistency,
be the PACK LEADER first and foremost and then spoil them.
The idea of
being the pack leader over your dog has also been thoroughly discredited for quite a while now, and doesn't play any significant role in the treatment of behavior problems in pet dogs.
Sam Basso PHOENIX, AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] I've seen, heard and read a lot written
about being the pack leader of your dog.
While it is true that your dog, ideally, will look to you for guidance in many situations, you are not really a pack leader in the way an alpha
wolf is pack leader.
Young children, who do not understand the need to
be pack leaders as well as kind and gentle, may not do well with this breed if the dog is holding more closely to the Poodle's nature.
The Akita wants to
be the pack leader so training him will require a firm hand and constant reinforcement.
Even if you have structure in the home, seemingly innocuous behaviors can confuse your dogs» sense of
who is pack leader.
If they are not taught from an early age that
humans are the pack leaders, they will jockey to gain that position for themselves — not because they are necessarily bullies, but because nature abhors a vacuum.
If you have been doing your training correctly your dog will be looking at you as
it's pack leader.
Are You The Pack Leader with Your Pet?
As trainers, we consistently give people pointers and information on how to
be the pack leader.
Such positive reinforcements teaches the dog that
you are the pack leader and his wild behaviors is not acceptable.
In your dog's eyes,
you are his pack leader, the alpha dog, so it's natural that you don't spend as much time playing dog games as he does.
Any time there is a pack, there has to
be a pack leader.
Sometimes
they are the pack leader and run the house as if it were their own but that's another story that you need to discuss with a certain Mr Cesar Millan.
When handling them, establish a pack order, with
you being the pack leader and other members of your family being right behind you.
If your dog exhibits any of these classic behaviors,
he is the Pack Leader of your family: (Use of the male pronoun is for simplicity, refers to both genders).
Once your dog feels
he is Pack Leader, be prepared for many adverse consequences: misbehavior, disobedience and signs of disrespect.