What are the Signs of an Alpha Dog?

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Have you ever watched your pooch interact with other dogs and wondered why they act a certain way? Maybe they’re the first to fetch the ball, or perhaps they’re leading the way on your daily walks. It’s not just personality; these are the subtle signals of an alpha dog asserting their role in the pack.

Let’s dive in, learn about these behaviors, and find out how we can live in harmony with our confident, assertive, and yes, sometimes stubborn, alpha dogs…