Dominant dog

If your dog is aggressive or dominant, start slowly. A sudden display of alpha behavior to a dog who considers himself the alpha will be seen as a challenge and the dog may choose an aggressive course of action. For instance, if you take the dog's food away, something which an owner needs to be able to do, you could be bitten if the dog does not yet see you as its leader.Asserting dominance over an alpha dog without understanding more about how an alpha behaves could cause serious consequences, including a very serious dog bite. Do not make the mistake of thinking that a dog won't bite you. Most dog bites are the result of the dog feeling fearful and with enough fear arousal even a mild-mannered dog has the capacity to bite.Know your dogJulianne Stovall said: "


.The more I learn about training, the more I realize it depends so much on BOTH the dog and the owner as to what will work. Techniques that are almost like magic with one dog are useless or damaging for another. A trick that one person uses naturally and positively can be ineffective, or even destructive, when another person attempts it. The only training technique that is truly universal is learning to read your dog."Dogs thrive with the security of knowing they have a consistent, dependable leader. However, if you do not provide that leadership then your dog will assume the leader or Alpha position. Your dog is constantly communicating with you and seeking guidance as to whom is in charge. The Alpha behaviors discussed below are cues or communication that signal pack position within your home. If you do not signal that you are in charge, your dog is genetically programmed to fill this void in leadership. The result could be a dog that is stressed by the responsibility of attempting to lead his pack in a human environment that is beyond his mental capabilities. This stress may lead to acting out in negative ways that range from excessive barking to lethal aggression. Dogs are not human. You can severely harm your dog with what is mistakenly viewed as kindness.