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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  I agree that to many people don't train there small dogs but I disagree with the alpha thing. I doubt my dog thinks she is alpha because she lays on the back of the top of the couch. I do think dogs sometimes try to dominate people but I do not think my dog sees me as another dog. I baby my dog like crazy but I still train her and she is still a good dog. I disagree with comparing pits to yorkies as well there is a whole lot more training that does have to go into pit as well as the owner then a yorkie. |
I just used a Pit as an example, perhaps I shouldn't have. I mean BIG dogs.
Also perhaps im using bad wording by saying alpha. Im not sure how else to describe it. but there are things that pack animals do that show dominance over other pack animals. that is just natural. But that doesnt mean you have to use the ALPHA or PACK leader means of training. I would in no way recommend using training methods such as turning them over on thier back or anything lie that to show your dominance over them I dont agree with that type of training.
As for the disagreeing with sleeping on the back of the couch as showing dominance. Well first of all "I said this is what experts say, but there are alot of controversy in what experts say. I can only speak for myself in that I saw a huge difference in how Zeus acted towards letting me play with athena after I stopped letting him do these things.
It doesnt necessarily mean that they think they are superior over you, but the otehr dogs as well. It can go both ways.
As for difference of training for say a BIG dog verses little dog, Other the the fact that the dog is much more powerful, so yes you do need to know how to handle that power, im sorry, but I do not see the difference.
But were allowed to disagree. I respect your opinion.