[doggiedad]

i've never worried about being Alpha or
worked at establishing an Alpha position.
i step over my dog, my dog eats before me most of the time.
i treat my dog for no reason. i've never practiced NILIF. i fine
through training and feeding you become the Alpha without
having to exert yourself. i think a lot of the Alpha stuff
has to do with people thinking they have to show dominance
over a dog. Alpha makes people feel powerfull over something
that takes no power or a strong hand to be in charge. i also
see some connection between the Prong and E-Collar when it
comes to being Alpha.

when it comes to corrections i find raising my voice normally
does it. my strong correction is raising my voice and holding
my dog by some neck fur and maybe point a finger at him.
my best guard when it comes to corrections is not
letting something happen that needs to be corrected.

with my dogs i never had to establish an Alpha
position. i co-exist with my dog/dogs. my dogs are always
well trained and highly socialized. my dog does what i ask
when i use a normal speaking voice. i've had several
people tell me "you speak to your dog like he's human".
well my dog behaves. he listens to me or my GF.

Alpha or co-existing with your dog. when your dog is well trained and highly socialized i don't think you have to worry
about an Alpha postion.

i've never be one to dominate a dog. i never felt like
i had to. you train and socialize when they're young.
i think that establishes your place in the pack.