Below is a list of rules every dog owner should follow to ensure your
dog knows his place in your human pack. If your dog guards his food or growls
at humans in the family, and especially if you own a wolf hybrid, these rules should
be strictly followed. Dogs need to have a clear place in their pack. A dog
lacking in this clear order is an unhappy dog.
Sometimes a dog might not be showing signs of aggression, however the
dog is suddenly showing signs of separation
anxiety, such as destructive behaviors when you leave the house. A dog that steals
food from human hands has no respect for the human, and therefore does not see
the human as pack leader. A dog that questions his place in the household pack
can sometimes cause him to suddenly display destructive behaviors, as the dog
is confused and taking his anxiety out on your house.
A dog that knows his place in his human pack is a happy dog. A dog that
does not is a confused dog and can exhibit many unwanted behaviors because of
it.
1. The number one way to communicate to a dog that you are his pack
leader is to take him for a walk. Not the type of walk most humans take their
dogs on but a pack walk, where the dog
is made to heel beside or behind the human who is holding the lead. This is
most important for all dogs, as in a dog's mind, the leader always leads the
way. A dog must not be allowed to sniff or eliminate anywhere he wishes, but
where you allow him. One marking against a tree is enough for male dogs. The
dog should be concentrating on following the human, not worrying about leading
the way. This pack-type walk should be done daily. Not only will this release
built-up energy, but it will satisfy the dog's instinct to migrate which all
dogs possess. Dogs that have excess energy bottled up inside them and that do
not have their migration instinct met will develop various instability issues
that most people mistake for being breed traits.
2. All humans must eat before the dogs, as the leader always
eats first. When you give your dog its food eat a small snack first while
he is watching, lay the snack near the dog’s food so that he thinks you are
eating out of his bowl (the leader always eats first).
3. No table scraps should be fed to the dogs during a meal.
4. Feedings must be at a scheduled time. (No self-feeding dog food
dispensers should be used, as this allows the dog to choose when
he eats.)
