There are a certain number of basic principals that apply to all stock dog training. These principals can be categorized under the general titles of Discipline and Common Sense , Livestock Behavior and Canine Behavior . In this final article we will take a look at Canine Behavior. Canine Behavior Obedience instructors are quick to interject information about canine behavior in their training classes but few stock dog instructors do. This is probably because stock dog instructors instinctively understand canine behavior and may not realize other people don't.
Dogs operate as pack animals.
It's much easier to do this when the pup is young rather than to wait until the pup is a year or two old and then challenge his behavior. Staring a dog into submission, as an alpha dog does, is a training secret that can be learned and applied by you in establishing yourself as the pack leader. Watch your dog's eyes and posture as you apply this principal. Your reaction at this point is very important in establishing your place as leader of the pack. If the pup has submitted and is showing you in his actions that he has accepted your leadership then relax the pressure of your stare.