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The Dominance Myth
There's a common misunderstanding in many people's minds about  dogs and "dominance." Unfortunately, TV stars and other mass media have perpetuated a myth that dogs are "dominant" and trying to exert control over their human families. 
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Rest assured, it's simply not true that your dog is trying to take over and that you need to show him who's boss.  Your dog knows you are the boss. 

Your dog's behaviour is an attempt to meet his needs, usually the need for safety and security, distance and control. In this context, control does not mean that he wants to take over and be alpha. Control means that your dog is trying to exert an effect on the environment. For example, if he is scared, he will bark and lunge and growl because he wants the scary thing to go away.  Our job is to teach him gentler, more acceptable ways to meet his need to feel safe. 

  • HOME
    • Mission, Beliefs, Values
    • THE 4 Pillars
  • PUPPIES
    • Register for At Home Private Sessions
  • TEENS
    • Register for Teen Tyrants
    • Class Policies
    • C0VID-19 Health and Safety Measures
  • MANNERS
    • Register for Manners and Life Skills
  • FEAR & AGGRESSION
    • Register for help with fear, aggression, reactivity
  • SCENT WORK
    • Nosework >
      • Register for The Nose Knows
      • Class Policies for Nosework
    • Mantrailing >
      • Register for Mantrailing Workshop
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • THE HUMAN END OF THE LEASH
    • Fun with food delivery!
    • On Your Mark!
    • Cue Tips!
    • I Shall Release You!
  • PUPPY POWER
    • Take a Puppy Quiz!
    • The First 16 Weeks
    • 16 - 24 Weeks
    • Socializing Your Puppy - Overview!
    • Socializing Your Puppy with People!
    • Socializing Your Puppy with Dogs
    • Puppy Biting!
    • Handling
    • Check-Ins!
    • The Name Game
  • WELCOME TO TEEN TYRANTS!
    • Teenager Survival Guide!
    • Too Cool for School!
    • Checking In!
    • Go Say Hi!
    • That doggie's not for you!
    • Calling All Dogs!
    • Four on the floor!
    • Yielding to leash pressure
    • The Name Game!
    • Food manners and leave it
    • Wait
    • Targeting
  • INTRO TO WINTERGREEN LESSON 1
  • INTRODUCTION TO WINTERGREEN LESSON 2
  • INTRODUCTION TO WINTERGREEN LESSON 3
  • INTRODUCTION TO WINTERGREEN LESSON 4
  • INTRODUCTION TO WINTERGREEN LESSON 5