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Chair · 07-11-2006, 06:22 AM

Thanks for all of your replies. It is reassuring to know that Gus isn't the only dog like this.

I still wonder if this is a red flag --

I love my little one tremendously and want to provide the best possible environment for him. Once I read that if a dog sees himself as alpha - rather than feeling secure that YOU are the alpha and will take care of him and looking to you as the leader, he will feel the need to take over that role. I wonder if this is a sign that he is taking over. And that makes me sad because I want him to be able to live a happy life - one that he feels secure and well taken care of.

Does this make sense?

07-11-2006, 06:22 AM	#12
Chair Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 36	Thanks Thanks for all of your replies. It is reassuring to know that Gus isn't the only dog like this. I still wonder if this is a red flag -- I love my little one tremendously and want to provide the best possible environment for him. Once I read that if a dog sees himself as alpha - rather than feeling secure that YOU are the alpha and will take care of him and looking to you as the leader, he will feel the need to take over that role. I wonder if this is a sign that he is taking over. And that makes me sad because I want him to be able to live a happy life - one that he feels secure and well taken care of. Does this make sense?