Dogs are often misunderstood by their human companions, especially when it comes to behavior that might be perceived as ...

Like the Star Wars movies, the saga of the use of the “dominance” concept in dog training and behaviour modification has recently entered its third manifestation in the academic literature. The ...

The dominant (or alpha) term is so compelling when used to describe bad dog behavior that when a trainer suggests it, one immediately conjures up thoughts of a struggle for power. Many who are ...

A dog gets medical care from a veterinarian in a shelter for lost and injured pets set up by volunteers. (Orestis Panagiotou/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Perspective by ...

You may have also heard "your dog is dominant aggressive." Phrases such as these have been thrown about in the field of dog training to owners of canine companions for decades and it's one of the many ...

I would like to start by dispelling a long-held myth that dogs mount things (hump) to exert their dominance over the subject. Dominance theory in dog training, as we generally use and understand it, ...

The term "dominance" is often used by dog owners to describe dogs; however, there may be little agreement regarding its meaning, as dominance is defined differently in ethology, psychology, among the ...

8 Training Mistakes Experts Say Are Making Your Dog’s Behavior Worse originally appeared on Parade Pets. Most pet parents love their dogs and want to do right by them. I get it. Unfortunately, that ...