Thought I'd provide some helpful links for those new to training or dogs in general.
WHY the 'dominance' theory and 'alpha dog' training is NOT the way to train a dog and common misconceptions.
I thought it would be nice to have a thread people can link back to, when people are asking for help. Feel free to add more links and information.
De-Bunking the "Alpha Dog" Theory -
De-Bunking the "Alpha Dog" Theory - Whole Dog Journal Article
Dominance Theory -
http://avsabonline.org/uploads/posit..._statement.pdf
Misconceptions of the Mythical Alpha Dog -
Misconceptions of the Mythical Alpha Dog | Dog Star Daily
The Wolf Study -
Wolf News and Info - L. David Mech
Cesar Milan FAQ -
Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer: Critics Answers
Dominance Techniques Doing More Harm Than Good -
New Study Finds Popular “Alpha Dog” Training Techniques Can Cause More Harm than Good | Animal Behavior and Medicine Blog | Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS
One Person's Cesar Experience -
One Person's Experience with the Dog Whisperer
Food Aggression and a Famous "Trainer" -
Canine Aggression Issues with Jim Crosby: Food Aggression and a Famous Trainer
An Opinion on Cesar -
What Do I think about the Dog Whisperer? Talented Animals Blog