Cats are always compared to dogs. Cats are often perceived as independent animals, while dogs have a reputation for wanting to please and be manageable. It is true that all animals can be sufficiently trained to perform circus tricks with positive and negative reinforcement. Whether this is ethical or not is another story. Training an […]
Tag Archives: Alpha Dog
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Mar
Mar
Dogs are animals by nature. Every pack has a leader who dominates the others. Alpha is the boss. He eats first and sleeps where he wants. Infused by others. All packages have a level of dominance and compliance. “Alpha” is “Top Dog”. In your home, you and your family are your dog pack. Most dogs […]
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Sep
Sep
Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs. Barking is a part of their nature so you will never be able to stop barking completely. In some dog breeds, such as the Working and Herding Groups, barking is more ingrained in their nature, as they were originally bred to protect livestock and people. Barking […]
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Dec
Dec
What is the alpha dog? It’s the leader of the pack. It’s the dog the other dogs defer to; the one they respect the most; the one that makes the decisions; the one that lays down the rules; the one that is capable of enforcing the rules and keeping the pack in line. What most […]
Dogs are herds, that is, they are always the leader or “Alpha dog” – in herds, to which all the other animals refer. When it comes to dog training, you as the owner must become the alpha dog to ensure obedience and respect. If you allow your dog to believe that he is an Alpha […]
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Jun
Jun
A good pet is not just a pet, they are a member of the family. The idea of ‘just getting rid of them’ does not come easily. Would you get rid of your child when they hit adolescence and begin to rebel? When a dog is aggressive, they can be dangerous. They may growl or […]
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Mar
Mar
I have a friend who says he only goes out with one other hour — he calls Dyads. Why? He says that when the females are together in groups of 3 or 4, they are notable for their strength combined with the skills of the alpha dog in animal groups. She does not believe them, […]