Ever wonder if your doggy-doo thinks he’s the boss of the house? Here are some sure fire signs that fido see’s him/her self as pack leader.
-Walks ahead of you
-Decides where to go on walks
-Tries to protect you from people and other dogs
-Always wants to go threw doors before you
-Doesn’t give up toys/treats to you easily
-Generally doesn’t pay attention to your commands
If your dog is doing any of these things without disagreement from you then he/she is the pack leader.
Humans should always be the pack leader. Always have your dog walking behind or beside you. If possible never allow the dog to go threw doors or new areas first. Always make your dog work for it’s food and treats. This can be as simple as making him sit first.
Be consistent with your praise and criticism so that you don’t confuse your dog and he knows just what you want. Once the dog believes you are the leader it will stop the protective behavior and expect you to handle whatever situations arise.
It can take time, but doing these things on a consistent basis will eventually convince your dog that you are a pack leader they can trust in.