Dog Temperament

Dog Disposition & Personality. A simple truth:  dogs have different dispositions and personalities.  This seems so basic it needs no discussion.  No one would expect a French Bulldog to have the…

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All About Dominance – 1

Is My Dog Dominant? Dominance & Pack Behavior You’ve heard the popular jargon – alpha dog, pack leader, dominant. It’s the in-thing to treat dogs as if they are wolves in…

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All About Dominance – 2

The Social Hierarchy Is there such a thing as a “dominant” dog? Sure there is. A social hierarchy can exist between dogs – members of the same species. But it is not…

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All About Dominance – 3

The Rules of the Pack The dog’s family unit, or pack, has rules of behavior. These rules apply to all pack members–including inter-species (dogs and humans). Dogs learn the rules…

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