Bergen Dog Kennel

As a worker in a Bergen dog kennel I always tell parents with dogs that if they have children, it is very important they teach them the correct way to treat the dog and for the dog to learn that the children are above him. A dog that has learned this has no problem obeying orders from a child and going where the child wants to go etc. Remember that dogs grow to be a lot stronger than children so it is very important they learn from the moment they are puppies. If two dogs are living in the same house, a hierarchy will develop between them. Being in a more elevated position gives the "top" dog the advantage and this is frequently used during disputes so that the leader can gain control over the situation again. Often times, the physically smaller animal takes control believe it or not. For some reason smaller dogs tend to have stronger personalities and they tend to show better ability to make decisions to be the leader of the bigger and more relaxed dog. Puppies will spend the first six months of their lives evaluating the strong and weak points of the other members within their pack. You might have observed how puppies play together and how they get actually fight with their brothers and sisters in order to determine what everyone's place is within the pack. When a puppy or dog is taken into live with a human family, a similar process will happen to determine everyone's status.