It does not sound like alpha behavior. It sounds more like fear and mistrust.
Rescue dogs do not always respond to the pack leader theory because they have never learned how to be a dog.
That is why Cesar will sometimes take a dog back to his pack so they learn how to be a dog first.
Livingdustmops understands rescues. she is a good source of advice.
I would think the rescue that you got her from would have explained her agression issues before you took her. |