Below are some common behaviors dogs display when they believe they are above humans. Keep in mind that a dog does not have to display all of these behaviors to be in a dominant frame of mind. Sometimes an alpha dog will only display a few of the behaviors at random times, depending on what the dog decides it feels like doing at any given moment. Smarter dogs tend to challenge the pack order more than dogs of average or below-average intelligence. Stubborn Headstrong and willful Demanding Pushy Begging Pushing a toy into you or pawing in order to get you to play with them Nudging you to be petted Sitting in high places, looking down on everything Guarding a human from others approaching. People like to call it “protecting” but its actually “claiming”—dog owns you. Barking or whining at humans which many owners consider talking (without a command to do so). High-pitched screams in protest of something dog does not wish to do. Jumping or putting their paws on humans (without a command to do so). Persistence about being on a particular piece of furniture when asked to stay off (dog owns it) Persistence about going in and out of doorways before humans Persistence about walking in front of humans while on a lead Persistence about getting through the doorway first Refusing to walk on a lead (excludes untrained puppies, dogs with injuries or illnesses) Nipping at peoples heels when they are leaving (dog did not give permission to leave) Not listening to known commands Dislikes people touching their food Standing proud on a human lap Persistence about being on top, be it a lap or stepping on your foot Persistence about where they sleep, i.e. on your pillow Annoyance if disturbed while sleeping Likes to sleep on top of their humans Licking (giving kisses) in a determined and focused manner Carrying themselves with a proud gait, head held high Not liking to be left alone and getting overly excited upon the human’s return
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:21:17 +0000
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