How to stop Alpha dog behavior?
Lennie Vandervort
2025-05-23 07:20:45
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Using methods that aim to control a dog’s behaviour with physical force and shouting are not a good idea. They will likely result in the dog feeling intimidated and scared. Positive training methods, using rewards for good behaviour, are much more effective and better for everyone. If an owner believes that their dog is trying to be the boss, they might feel they have to make it clear to the dog that they are not. An owner might do this by using punishment and discipline, which could scare and hurt the dog. Dogs are social animals who base their relationships on individual experiences. They can learn how another dog is feeling by reading their body language and changing their own behaviour in response.
Find out more about reward-based training and how to do it.
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