how to show dog you are pack leader
1 The number one way to communicate to a dog that you are his pack leader is to take him for a walk. 2  Not the type of walk most humans take their dogs on but a pack walk, where the dog is made to heel beside or behind the human who is holding the lead. During the time you are establishing your higher pack position, no hugs should be given to the dog by you, as a dominant dog may consider this a challenge of power. 2  To a dog in a dominant frame of mind eye contact is a challenge. 3  Whoever averts his gaze first loses.