[hcelsa]

Originally Posted by Skip

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.

Nope, it's not just you . I agree 100%! I'm the leader in my household, but I'm definitely not a dog, and I don't pretend to be one.