There are a number ways to successfully train a dog. Most methods involve rewarding positive behaviours. When your dog does something which you like you give it a treat. Eventually your dog will associate the treat with the behaviour and will be more inclined to repeat that behaviour. However there is another method which is very useful in the field of dog training. Just being the pack leader will encourage your dog to behave in a predictable way.

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Dogs will naturally follow a pack leader so pulling on the lead will stop. If you consider a pack of dogs the pack leader always leads and the rest follow. Your dog will willingly follow you if I considers you its’ pack leader. Likewise a pack leader always eats first, the rest get whatever is left, so your dog will naturally expect you to control the food so this is an easy way to help dogs who are aggressive over food.

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In conclusion, if you think like a dog and modify your behaviour so as to be a pack leader you will find that your dog will behave like a dog and many of the traits which dog owners find problematic will just disappear.