The majority of people who have dogs, use the terms ‘dominance’ and ‘dominant’ incorrectly. Most people think dominance means aggression. Dominant behavior is the exact opposite of aggressive (hostile, angry, violent) and domineering (overbearing Dominance is also not the same as dominating. actually showing the opposite of dominance.

Often these types of trainers are using the outdated and incorrect ‘dominance theory’ to train you and But why would you not want to use a trainer using the dominance theory? By approaching all of training from the viewpoint of dominance only, one misses some very important causes Additionally, the dominance theory type of training instantly creates a confrontational relationship

Dog behavior is not about being dominant or alpha, and shouldn’t be characterized as such.  If you try to be ‘dominant’ over your dog, you will make him scared of you and more anxious about his Dominant dogs are calm, stable, friendly, and confident. 

If they are afraid, don’t attempt to be ‘dominant’…Give them space and time to warm up to you.