How Do You Spot A Dominant Dog?
As pack animals, dogs are accustomed to a hierarchy with other members of their pack, or family. When there is no established leader, a dog will become dominant in order to fill that role. There are numerous behaviors your dog will exhibit that will help you spot dominant characteristics. A dog demonstrating just a few of these behaviors will be described as dominant. Request eye contact with your dog and make him respond in kind. If your dog stares at you for a prolonged period of time, except when you ask for it during training, your dog believes he is dominant. Experience your dog putting her mouth or teeth on you during play or petting. Even with the absence of aggression, this is a sign of dominance. Determine the type of play you and your dog share. A dog that runs into you or shoves you, even during play, is dominant. Similarly, a dominant dog will also rush past you through doors or rooms and refuse to move from a chair or space at your command. Show your dog that you take up m
