Pet Medicine Store Working in a local pet medicine store we often have people come to us with question regarding dogs and their training. Dog dominance is something that is often misunderstood. Dogs that believe they deserve to be in a higher status in the family will do many funny things trying to show their power and position of dominance. These little competitions are often times something dog owners do not even realize and which are not considered important, but for an ambitious dog, they are more proof that they should be in charge of the situation. Dogs that always manage to get their way will be under the impression that life revolves around them which then leads them to believe that they are very important. Giving in to all the wants and desires of your dog will only make your dog think that he is in charge of the house. If you want your dog to know you are in charge, take him to the places you want, feed him at the times you want, etc, and later on, after he has learned and been trained, you can prize him for having obeyed. Doing this will help the dog learn to accept his place within the family. When a puppy reaches six months of age, or after an adult dog has been in his new home for about two weeks, he will then have evaluated the place he best fits within the family. In our pet medicine store we have some different kinds of drugs that can be used to help dogs be more passive and less domineering, however the be cure is always training with love and understanding. |