Showing posts with label be pack leader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label be pack leader. Show all posts
Monday
Claim your space
Dogs know that the pack leader has an area of space that is his/hers. Dogs are amenable to this but they do they will test these boundaries until the Pack Leader claims there space. It is an interesting concept and goes hand and hand with the idea of energy projection. Our energy state is how we communicate with our pack. If we are calm-assertive we can create our own space without saying a word. The dogs in our pack will get a sense of energy that says this is my line in the sand, don't cross it or you will be violating the rules of the pack leader. As we have mentioned before, dogs do not want to violate pack rules because instinctively they know order in the pack is necessary for their survival.
So then why is it so hard for people to claim their space?
The main reason is energy projection. If we are not in the calm-assertive mode, our dogs will not feel secure, stable or deferential to us as the leader. They will automatically sense a void or a vacuum in the leadership role. The result is predictable. Dogs value a stable pack, they need this structure to feel safe and secure. One of the dogs will usually act out in more dominent ways or become more agitated with the other dogs. However, if we are in the right state of mind, projecting the calm-assertive energy that brings the firmness of structure to the pack, claiming your space will be a mere formality. It take a little longer with a puppy but they will catch on very quickly too.
The way to claim your space is simple once your energy is calm-assertive. If your intent is to move your dog out of your space you need to stand up tall, facing the dog. At times you can use a stick or a tennis racket or anything to extend your arm length. This is not to hit the dog or hurt the dog in anyway, it is just easier to calm the dog down once he feels he is "locked in" the space right in front of you. Some dogs will resist and turn sides, some will sit and aquese, some will growl, but eventually most will lay down and relax and accept the boundary. You can gradually move closer to the dog until he gets the message that you are the pack leader and you are claiming your space.
On rare circumstances dogs may try to bite or nip at you in resistance but if you are in the right state of mind and you are doing it with your own dog, a dog that you are familiar with, you should get a postive result. It will take repetition and have to be done each time your dog enters your space uninvited but after a few time it will be all over.
Information for this article was taken from the book "The Power of Calm-Assertive Energy-How It Can Make You The Pack Leader" . The books discusses how to be a pack leader to your dogs and how to apply the power of calm assertive energy to your daily life.
So then why is it so hard for people to claim their space?
The main reason is energy projection. If we are not in the calm-assertive mode, our dogs will not feel secure, stable or deferential to us as the leader. They will automatically sense a void or a vacuum in the leadership role. The result is predictable. Dogs value a stable pack, they need this structure to feel safe and secure. One of the dogs will usually act out in more dominent ways or become more agitated with the other dogs. However, if we are in the right state of mind, projecting the calm-assertive energy that brings the firmness of structure to the pack, claiming your space will be a mere formality. It take a little longer with a puppy but they will catch on very quickly too.
The way to claim your space is simple once your energy is calm-assertive. If your intent is to move your dog out of your space you need to stand up tall, facing the dog. At times you can use a stick or a tennis racket or anything to extend your arm length. This is not to hit the dog or hurt the dog in anyway, it is just easier to calm the dog down once he feels he is "locked in" the space right in front of you. Some dogs will resist and turn sides, some will sit and aquese, some will growl, but eventually most will lay down and relax and accept the boundary. You can gradually move closer to the dog until he gets the message that you are the pack leader and you are claiming your space.
On rare circumstances dogs may try to bite or nip at you in resistance but if you are in the right state of mind and you are doing it with your own dog, a dog that you are familiar with, you should get a postive result. It will take repetition and have to be done each time your dog enters your space uninvited but after a few time it will be all over.
Information for this article was taken from the book "The Power of Calm-Assertive Energy-How It Can Make You The Pack Leader" . The books discusses how to be a pack leader to your dogs and how to apply the power of calm assertive energy to your daily life.
Sunday
Dogs can help you stay on course in life
Dog training is really a study in human psychology. If you understand that we are all just bits and pieces of energy made up in the form of a human you will understand that everything we come into contact with will feel our energy. The energy that we project has an enormous influence on how we interact with life. If we are calm-assertive around our dogs, our dogs will be happy and calm in return. They will gladly follow our lead.
This principal also applies to life in general notjust dog training. Everyone has had one of those days when something is bothering you or upsetting you and it seems like on thing after another goes wrong and finally when you get off work you relax and regroup and just call it a bad day. Well there some theories that say we are either attracting repulsing that which we want or don't want through our energy projection or commonly referred to as vibration. If you can grasp this concept then you will have a great time being Pack Leader because your dogs will be the best form of feed back you can find. Your dogs are worth 10 times more than a life coach or a personal assistant because they will give you the instant and accurate feedback that will keep you calm and assertive. When in this state your vibration will be at a level that is in harmony with the universe and all good things will flow to you. It is within your power to create the vibration that will attract all that you desire. You can do it with a little help from your pack. Your pack will love it when you are the best Pack Leader you can be and they will behave accordingly. They are your compass that will guide your to a better feeling way of life. You will be practicing the Laws of Attraction everyday and you will know when you are off course because your dogs will be the instant feedback that will alert you to check your state of mind and get back to the powerful pack leader energy of calm-assertive living.
This principal also applies to life in general notjust dog training. Everyone has had one of those days when something is bothering you or upsetting you and it seems like on thing after another goes wrong and finally when you get off work you relax and regroup and just call it a bad day. Well there some theories that say we are either attracting repulsing that which we want or don't want through our energy projection or commonly referred to as vibration. If you can grasp this concept then you will have a great time being Pack Leader because your dogs will be the best form of feed back you can find. Your dogs are worth 10 times more than a life coach or a personal assistant because they will give you the instant and accurate feedback that will keep you calm and assertive. When in this state your vibration will be at a level that is in harmony with the universe and all good things will flow to you. It is within your power to create the vibration that will attract all that you desire. You can do it with a little help from your pack. Your pack will love it when you are the best Pack Leader you can be and they will behave accordingly. They are your compass that will guide your to a better feeling way of life. You will be practicing the Laws of Attraction everyday and you will know when you are off course because your dogs will be the instant feedback that will alert you to check your state of mind and get back to the powerful pack leader energy of calm-assertive living.
Saturday
Be Pack leader and still learn from your dogs
You can get a lot of help from your dogs. Your dogs will instinctively protect their pack from instability. They will also instinctively protect their calm-assertive pack leader from this negative energy. Most stable dogs know that stability of the pack is essential for their survival. Dogs can not be constantly fighting for dominance or breaking from the pack routine. For thousands of years dogs have used their innate ability to live within a stable pack as an advantage over less successful species. This should make it clear that dogs understand the importance of being in a pack and the importance of keeping the pack healthy. They also understand the importance of the pack leader and will go to great lengths to keep the pack leader safe and free to lead.
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| It was such a long day following the Pack Leader |
You can see behavior like this often at the dog park or in your home when bringing an unstable dog into the mix. The other dogs will rally around the pack leader and warn the unstable dog. Often it is just do that is unfamiliar with the pack rules and how to approach and interact with the pack. Certain dogs, especially younger ones, tend to be unschooled in back etiquette but tend to learn quickly if the other dogs are persistent.
The biggest obstacle I have seen lately when taking I try to be pack leader for my dogs and the dog park is the dogs staring each other down through the fence. For some dogs it seems to be a territorial thing and for others more fun or play when they race up and down the on each side of fence. It is a challenge to get certain dogs to pay attention to the pack leader when when there are dogs to run with on the other side of the fence.
I also have noticed that a recent addition to my pack tends to become more playful and a bit more aggressive at the dog park. He is young and loves to play but has yet to take his well adjusted in home pack behavior to the park. I am working on keeping him a bit more calm and more focused on me rather than all of the smells, sounds and other dogs. It is taking a while but I am seeing progress daily and soon expect him to be fully adjusted and enjoying calm yet fun trips to the dog park. Friday
Do your dogs fight over food?
It is easy to understand how aggression can be an outcome if dogs are deprived of food or have had to fight to get enough food. But for some reason even well fed and well nurtured dogs become food aggressive to the point of fighting with their pack members. Some food aggressive dogs may even nip at their owner. Of course this is not a good sign if your dog is threatening you, the pack leader, with exposed teeth and growls no matter what they are protecting.
This is behavior that need to be addressed as soon as possible regardless of the dog may be protecting their food. It can lead to dangerous situations down the road if anyone tried to come between the dog and food.
One way to address the issue is to place multiple bowls of food out. You don't want to put more food out but just divide it up into several bowls if you have 2 or more dogs. This will often relieve some of the tension from the dogs knowing that their are more places to eat. This is the best way to start because it is a very simple solution. If this doesn't work then we go on to plan B but I think this will solve the problem most of the time.
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