How to Be a Pack Leader of Your Dog

Finding out how to be the pack leader of your dog will be one of the best things you ever do when training your dog.

It takes a certain amount of time for a dog to adjust to his/her new environment. This adjustment period is an important time for you to establish your role as the pack leader to your dog.

It is during this time that the dog should learn to accept your leadership and follow your command because if not, it could be quite troublesome for you to have a disobedient and uncontrollable dog.

Unlike most breeds, Staffordshire bull terriers are relatively easier to train .Though sometimes they really have a streak of stubbornness, so you need to be firm in handling them. Here's how to become a pack leader to your dog.

During playtime, win the majority of games. Though not all. That way your dog will still have interest. Imagine if they never win why continue the game?

Just like in any pack of animals, the strongest one is their leader. Therefore, when you play games with your dog it is critical that you win most of the time in order for your dog to see you as someone strong and in return, they will respect and obey you.

Make sure that the toys you play with are special ones and are brought out and put away during play time. That way there is no confusion.

Establish you rules and be certain that he follows it. You need to reinforce these rules by giving him an award every time he heeds your rules. Being consistent is also vital, if you do not reinforce your rules all the time, your dog will become confused and he will not follow you anymore. Give rewards consistently and this will make him think that he is doing the right thing. If he disobeys, do not shout just briefly reprimand him.

Never allow your dog to sleep at your bed or worse, sleep with you. This will reinforce the idea that you are the leader and you will not let you subordinate share your spot.

Also, feed him after you have eaten because in the wild, the dominant animals or the leaders always eat first. You should also apply the same thing at your house. By doing so, you will also establish your position as the pack leader.

By Den Oyston