 Most dog owners know the importance of being top dog in their dog's eyes. Dogs are pack animals and it's natural for them to set up a whole social hierarchy within their group. You and your family should all be at the top of that hierarchy. But just how do you go about doing that? Well, below are a few tips that should have you looking like the leader to your dog:
- Use your tone of voice to communicate your mood to your dog. An excited and playful mood can come across with a high pitch, while a low growl will serve well as a warning.
- Always be the first to walk through doors and let your dog follow behind.
- Before feeding your dog, let him observe you and your family eating first as it's always the most important dogs in the packs who eat first.
Keep in mind that you want to earn your dog's respect, which means that you must always be fair. While you may need to get tough sometimes, you should never hit or physically punish your dog. Likewise, don't scold him for anything you haven't caught him in the act of doing. |
