The first thing you should do when you want to start training your dog is to make sure that your dog sees you as the leader of the pack.
This will make teaching him so much easier as he is already in a follower state of mind and will do what you want.
You see, in the dog world, the alpha dog is the leader of all the other dogs.
He does everything first and he also does what he wants when he wants.
The alpha dog also gets the best toys and food.
He makes all the decisions for the other pack animals and the other dogs simply do what ever the alpha dog allows them to do.
So, if your dog sees you as the leader, then he will learn and obey your commands much faster.
Here are 5 ways you can become the leader and ensure your dog is a follower.
One way to show your dog that you are in charge is during feeding time.
In the alpha pack, the leader dog always eats first and gets the best portions.
Only after he is done eating, can the others eat.
So, if you feed your dog before you eat, you are showing him that he is the leader over you.
What you need to do is prepare your meals and eat first, even if it is a small snack.
Then get ready to feed your dog by placing his food in his bowl and swishing it around with your hands.
This distributes your smell all over the food which reinforces that you are in charge.
Then before you place his food bowl down for your dog to eat, you need to make him sit first.
The goal is to make him obey your commands or wants and avoid giving your dog what he wants.
This seems like a simple step, but believe me it can work wonders.
Another way to show your dog who is boss is to simply ignore him when you come home.
I know this sounds mean and that you just want to show your beloved dog how much you missed him, but your dog does not see it that way.
You see, in a pack, when someone comes in, the leader is always greeted first and with much praise.
So, when you come home and you immediately show your dog affection, you are basically telling him that he is the leader of your family pack.
When you come home, ignore the dog and greet the other people in your household first.
Then when your dog is calm, call him over to you and shower him with affection and love.
This simple change will let your dog know that he is not the alpha of the pack.
Another characteristic a leader of a pack shows is that he makes all the decisions.
So, by you letting your dog do what he wants when he wants to do it, is proving that he is the leader and you are the follower.
This one training tip will take a bit longer for you to learn simply because it involves working with your dog in everything he does all day long.
What you need to do is make all the decisions for him.
Yes, this sounds simple enough but it can get a bit tricky, epically when your dog is used to doing it his way.
If he wants to play, say no and wait until he gives up by either lying down or doing something else.
Then call him over, pick up his favorite toy and ask him if he wants to play.
If he wants some pets and love, just look at him and then look away, wait until he gives up, and then call him over for some loves.
Just try to make sure that you are making all the decisions for your dog and this will show him that you are the leader and he must follow you.
Bedtime is another time that a dog will show his leadership in the pack.
In dog packs, the leader always sleeps higher than the rest of the pack.
Your dog needs to have his own bed and it needs to be on the floor and not on your bed.
The leader always sleeps higher that the rest, so you need to be sleeping higher than your dog.
You can buy him a nice and comfy bed for him to sleep on, but just don't let him sleep with you.
You can still call him up upon the bed and snuggle with him, but just make sure when it is time to go sleep that he goes to his own bed.
The last way you can assure your dog that you are the leader is through massages and grooming.
What you need to do is make your dog lie down on his side and then gently brush him and rub his belly.
This is also great quality time for both you and your pet.
This works well because when a dog lies down on his side, he is showing total submission.
An alpha dog will never assume this position with a dog who is subordinate to him.
So, by making him lie on his side, you are letting him know that you are the leader and he is the follower.
If you do this regularly, you dog will look forward to his grooming sessions and will have no problem submitting to you.
A pack leader can do anything and they can also make their followers do anything without any complaints.
Once you put these five tips into practice, your dog will soon learn that he is the follower and you are the alpha leader.
He will then be more willing to listen to you and learn what you are trying to teach him.