Claiming the Alpha position in your pack does many things. But, primarily, it creates a deferential leadership position for you and your dog. What does that mean? It’s similar to how a general will salute a private back when the two meet in passing.

You can claim your couch, your bed, your car, your door, your windows. They are all your space and your dog will only infringe upon them with your express permission!

However, the general does not salute nearly as fully or at attention. They simply acknowledge the respect given to them by the private.

The same will occur between you and your dog. Your dog will recognize that you have a senior position and will defer to you on all major decisions, and for general protection – as it would in nature.

This does many things.

with the right training and attitude, your dog will learn to defer to your leadership in almost all situations – learning to walk on a leash, eat their food without showing aggression, stay on the floor, and to respect other dogs…

It makes it easy to claim space in your home. You can claim your couch, your bed, your car, your door, your windows. They are all your space and your dog will only infringe upon them with your express permission – that salute back to them. If you don’t give it, they cannot get on the couch.

Ideally, with the right training and attitude, your dog will learn to defer to your leadership in almost all situations – learning to walk on a leash, eat their food without showing aggression, stay on the floor, and to respect other dogs and people and their space.