Finding Order in the Pack

[Rottnlove]

I have read many different things about how to establish order in the pack. One about rolling the dog on its belly and grabbing the scruff of the neck and looking into the dogs eyes. Does this really work??

How have you gone about this? What is the most effective way to do this? How often do you need to do this? They say each family member, including the kids should be included. I'm curious to know what you do.

[K9-man]

04/10/2002 6:47 AM CST

The best way to establish yourself and other family members as being higher members in the pack is through obedience training.

Puppies are first exposed to this by their mother shortly after birth. The Dam is the indisputable leader of the litter and she keeps the pups in-line.

When the puppies assert their independence, the dam reprimands them by a growl, swat of the paw, or a scruff shake; all actions of a leader and the pups learn to respect the wishes of the leader and want to please the alpha of the pack.

Obedience training builds on the basic framework the dam has established and will earn the respect you and your family need from your dog. :)