DR STEPHANIE LAURENS DOG PHILOSOPHY
MY DOG PHILOSOPHY Stephanie is a dog psychologist with 10 years' experience, working with all sorts of breeds and providing you her intense philosophy so you can have a better understanding of what needs to establish you as the Packleader (owner) for you family and kids. Dogs operate on a social structure of rank – a hierarchy. If he leads you then you follow. When it comes time to command him, he won’t take you seriously if he believes he is #1. However, if you put in some clear leadership roles and become the “alpha”; then your dog will respond and present more positive behaviors more often that you can now reinforce. In this case you have a fulfilling relationship without all of the frustration. Being the pack leader does not mean being a bully. Leadership is most often carried out in silent dominance, resource control, being confident and having the ability to give direction and follow through. Also, being a good leader without teaching your dog what is expected and using a pr...