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 ...

"How does a group of family dogs decide the direction of their collective movements?" This morning I was alerted to an extremely interesting and very detailed research paper published in 2014 in PLOS ...

Old theory origins: Alpha dog training stems from early wolf studies that misrepresented pack dynamics, leading to dominance-based approaches in dog training. Modern science shift: Research shows dogs ...

Why myths persist: Outdated dominance theories and viral 'quick fix' tips still influence many owners, leading to ineffective or harmful training habits. Consistency is key: Mixed signals, like ...

Watching your dog lash out at another can be stressful, even embarrassing. But take a deep breath—it’s not your fault, and it’s not theirs either. Aggression toward other dogs is more common than you ...

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