Many pet owners are unaware that they may be reinforcing their pet’s bid for dominance in the pack. Letting your dog sleep on the couch or your bed, letting him eat ahead of you, or letting your pet enter door or gate before you can fuel your pet’s quest for dominance. In the wild, the leader of the pack sleeps on a spot that is higher than than others; the leader also eats ahead and leads the pack when entering certain places. Being the leader of the pack, you should be consistent in ensuring that rules are obeyed. There should never be opportunities for your dog to show dominance or wrestle the leadership away from you. Dogs need a strong and dominant alpha leader and that is your role. You should talk to your veterinary clinic Tipp City, OH or dog trainer if you have problems dealing with dominance issues as well as other behavior problems exhibited by your dog.
