One of the most misunderstood aspects of the dog world is understanding the alpha dog roll and ‘showing a dog who is boss.’ In fact, in our pack (9 dogs are living loose in my house at the moment including 2 males) I find that being calm and showing lots…   Continue

  One of the most misunderstood aspects of raising a puppy, or modifying a dog’s behavior is your role as an alpha. This doesn’t mean you are god, or the high supreme dictator. In fact, it means the opposite. It means your dog can trust you to: bring home food,…   Continue

  The alpha of the pack is often the largest, calmest, and smartest dog. They are highly cognitive (thinking) and have good social skills. If the alpha does not have these things then the pack dies out. The Alpha Eats First. This is true, but the alpha is also responsible…   Continue