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Summary: Project the image of the alpha dog to ensure your dog's obedience in this free video.
For more than 30 years Roger Whitton has enjoyed researching training methods, services, and products to ensure his dogs are healthy, happy, well-mannered, and safe.
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"When your dog sees you in the role of alpha dog, she will be more likely to behave and obey your commands. As you become more aware of your energy level and posture, you will project the right image and your dog will tune in and accept you as leader of the pack. Here is how you and your household humans can be alpha dog to your dog, You and your family should eat before your dog does and you should always pass through doors first. Here’s how. Pip let’s go. Wait. Okay, let’s go. Pip watch me. Wait. Okay. Sit. Good girl. Stand up straight and don’t lean over your dog when speaking to him. He may think you want to play. When giving commands, use a deeper tone of voice but don’t yell and don’t sound angry. Pip down. Good down. Pip sit. Good sit. Good girl. When giving praise for doing a command, use a more animated and energetic tone of voice. Lastly to bond with your dog, Moe should be walked at least once a day and for the ones that have lots of energy, this will help them to focus better on you. "
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cblack7830 said
on 8/2/2008 Excellent tips!