Be Pack Leader and still love your dog.
You can be pack leader and still feel as though you are
being kind and loving to your dog. By
being a good pack leader you will be making life more enjoyable and less stressful
for all of your pets. Dogs are born to
follow a calm-assertive pack leader. We
are the given that role by default since we are the dog’s owner. However, just because we are given this role,
it doesn’t necessarily mean we know how to fill those shoes.
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| Bobo |
Most of the time people expect dogs to come home and
automatically wish for a pet that will be obedient, loyal, loving and
affectionate immediately. It usually
doesn’t happen without a setting some rules and boundaries. In order to have a stable dog, stable pack and to Be Pack Leader it is important to set the tone that you are the top
dog. You show you are pack leader by being
calm-assertive and by always considering the welfare of your pack. This behavior will go a long way toward building trust with your dog. You want to build trust with your dog and
through trust you will be building a mutual respect for each other. This also is the way to create a great bond with you pack. Dogs want to follow and we just have to lead
the way for them.
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| Bobo and Sammy after a swim |
Bringing home a puppy is no small challenge. If you have
other dogs at home it is always a little nerve racking to bring home another
one. On occasion some dogs are not
overly accepting of the new pack member.
This happens a lot if you have had only one dog for several years. Dogs get used to flying solo and they get
used to being the sole attention getter as well. But with your guidance and acceptance you can
have everyone getting along just fine.
The most important part is to remain the calm-assertive leader expecting
that everyone will get along well.
If you want to be pack leader it is up to you to keep these things that you should keep in mind as you work and play with your dogs.
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