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Ok...is it just me?...When it comes to me and ANY dog, I don't think the "pack, alpha' references (for training,etc..) really holds much water. I'm the boss here, but I've never used the term "Alpha". I really don't think the "alpha" (as in dog pack leader) can really make the jump to a term to describe a person. Two completely different species. It just seems silly and not accurate to base the relationship on "pack" order. I've always been in charge with all my dogs, and they all have done well in the training. Maybe I'm making too much of this, but I am starting to read about some trainers that feel the same way...kind of like the old "alpha roll" mentality. You are either in charge, or you are not in charge, but you are not a dog, and are not part of any "pack".