Is Your Dog Dominant?

Dog is Curious

Is your dog dominant in any kind of way? Does it like to act up on you and make you think that you are second in command? This is quite a common issue across the dog owners’ world, and you are not alone. Take the proper steps needed to combat this bad behavior, and you will be well on your way to having a well trained, loyal animal, by your side. Dominance is closely related with aggression, and they typically go hand-in-hand with each other.

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Signs of this will include strong barking, teeth showing, growling, and things of that nature. The breeds to show this kind of behavior are normally the breeds that are used as guard dogs. German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Pit bulls, and other “can be” vicious animals are common for this type of behavior. You can count yourself lucky, for better or worse, if you own a Yorky or a Bulldog that is showing strong signs of aggression. You have to make it clear to your pet, that you are in charge here and it is best if you can do this at an early age (or at least early in training).

Not all is lost though, as a dominant dog can actually have some very good qualities which other dogs will not (or will be harder for other dogs to learn). These include qualities of bravery, staying strong in disorder, remaining in one place when asked, and following some orders. If things can get out of control, it will lead to more complex problems such as that of the alpha dog.

If your dog is showing some signs of being clever, and instinctively smart in the way it acts, this too can cause a problem. I have seen a dog weave its way out of a fence or pen that you never thought it could. You would be amazed at what some animals can do. It really is impressive. Not only will a smart dog find a way to get out a mess, it can also find ways to get into a mess. They can also show some signs of mood swings, which in turn, inhibit their ability to follow commands with consistency.

If you are able to cope with these symptoms and follow the proper procedures needed to train the animal, you will be just fine. If your dog is curious and likes to explore, to escape, perhaps you just need to get it out of the house a little more. There are many types of breeds which require a lot of stimulation and daily activity. It is sad that owners choose these breeds and then leaved them chained up in the yard all day. If you cannot take the time out to go for walks with your dog, find a breed that does not need much exercise, like the Mastiff. Overall, your journey will be intense, loveable, and exciting. It is up to you, on how you want your dog to behave. -- Other Dogs