The Dominant Pack Dog

Flooding refers to a dog which is at an elevated dominant state of mind and behavior has become unmanageable. Areas, such as dog parks, and situations, such as meeting another dog, trigger this type of behavior and can turn a situation into a nightmare for the owner of the dominant pack dog. Often dog owners will start to avoid and fear certain areas which in turn shifts and feeds even more psychological power into this dominant role.

Socialization through pack within the context of group training with other dogs and owners is really an energy exercise and an opportunity to create more true role change. Everything must come through Pack Leader. Again, context is everything. The appearance that the dominant dog is behaving when wandering around the house or within other areas is the deceiving part of pack and behavior. Appearances can be deceiving.

The real issue is how he is she perceives the dog owner within pack every moment of the day. Even a aggressive and dominant dog will appear alright as long as no one is stepping out of their role and the script is being followed. Attempting to assert energy and authority onto a dog when he or she is flooded can often trigger an aggressive response from the dominant dog.
Often dog owners will wait until something bad is happening before responding. Applying method when the dominant dog appears alright is the best time to begin the process of role change. What is seen from the surface doesn't necessarily reflect what is happening within Pack. Changing the dog owner from onlooker and referee to assertive and calm Pack Leader is the first step towards creating a happy and balanced relationship.
Author Dale McCluskey
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