Any advice about behavior?
Millions of years of evolution have already taught your puppy how to behave. You have to realize that nature has already destined it to become a pack animal. Pups are programmed by their DNA to absorb the rules, boundaries, and limitations of the societies (packs) they live in.Like the pack leader, if you clearly communicate your pack's (family’s) rules to the puppy from day one, you can mold a pack (family) member that will respect, trust, and bond with you. Like children, puppies are constantly observing, exploring, and working to figure out how they fit into the pack and the world around them. They want to fit in the right place, you just have to allow that.
Dogs descended from wolves, and deep within the psyche of your dog lies instincts they have retained from their wild ancestors. In order to live with and communicate with your dog you need to understand why you must maintain Alpha position in the "pack." Research that... and get back with me.
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