My Method

Dogs are simple creatures that need only a few things to be happy and healthy.  They need regular exercise, discipline, leadership and affection.

Dogs are animals, not human beings, no matter how much we may want them to be our children, they are not.  They are pack animals by nature.  Every pack has a leader, know as the alpha animal, which dominates and leads the other members of the pack.  The alpha is the boss who makes decisions for the entire pack.  All the other members of the pack form a hierarchy of dominance and submission where everyone has a place.

In your home, you and your family become your dog's pack, as do any other dogs you may have.  It is your responsibiltiy to establish yourself in the alpha position.  If you fail to do this, your dog will do it as a natural behavior.  Many people assume that they are automatically in charge just because humans are superior to animals.  But are you really the pack leader?  Does your dog know it?  Do YOU know how to do this?

Remember...it is a commitment...it takes time, persistence and patience.  You can  learn how to be a calm, assertive pack leader.  The rewards are a happy, content, well balanced dog that becomes a pleasure to have in your family for years to come.