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Originally Posted by veggienut  I've had a lot of people tell me that my dog is "the alpha dog". We were at a local music event and someone told me that once again when Maxwell decided to bark at their Norwick Elk Hound dog. I tried to get him away and from doing that, but they told me not to and their dog is okay. Maxwell never has done that before, but he has put a neighbor's Shih Tsu in a wrestling hold. How do I break him from being an "alpha dog"~? |
I have read that it is perfectly normal for dogs to do this. They are just demonstrating where they fit in the pack. To us it seems wrong, but it is proper doggie behavior. Of course if the dog becomes aggressive in a way that may cause the other dog harm or if the other owner disapproves then you have to stop your dog right away. If he is not being overly aggressive I wouldn't punish your dog. He is just displaying his natural doggie nature.
I love Tamar Geller's book "The Loved Dog". It completely changed how I see dogs. I wouldn"t try to "break" your dog, he won't be the alpha dog in all situations, but in some yes, and that is good for his little doggie soul.
