How do I start letting my dog know I’m in charge instead of him/her?

Published November 20, 2012

Four main times you need to send the message that you are in charge:

  1. When reuniting with the pack.
  2. When feeding the pack.
  3. When leading the hunt.
  4. When deciding to fight or flee during perceived danger.

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Daniel Forst

Daniel Forst is certified by ACABC as a Board Certified Companion Animal Behavior Counselor.  He also holds a certificate from the American Foundation for Animal Rescue in the area of Dog training and Instructor skills.  Daniel has been published in journals and taught classes in applied canine behavior and psychopharmacology for ACAS’s graduate and undergraduate program.  He has testified as an expert witness in multiple jurisdictions.

Shari Forst

Shari Forst is certified by ACABC as a Board Certified Companion Animal Behavior Counselor.  She also holds a certificate from the American Foundation for Animal Rescue in the area of Dog training and Instructor skills.  Shari has been published and taught classes in applied canine behavior for ACAS’s graduate program.  Additionally, she is on staff as a behaviorist for the Warwick Valley Humane Society and has testified as an expert witness in multiple jurisdictions.

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