[JoeyP]

You can't paint everyone with such a broad brush ...
Because you came across someone who used abusive tactics doesn't mean that everyone who subscribes to the dominance theory is abusive

In my wildest dreams I would never condone harming a dog for ANY reason
But I do think that to be a good dog owner you should understand how to be a good and fair leader

This is absolute hogwash that a dog understands who you are and what his role should be in your household
That is why we have dogs turned into shelters
Because people ididn't get the memo .... Your dog needs you to be their leader