Dominance Theory

Dominance is often misunderstood in conversations about dogs and training. These posts examine what behavioural science actually tells us about dominance, social relationships and outdated “alpha” explanations, and how those ideas can affect the way we interpret and respond to dogs.

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Dominance in dog training: Why the alpha myth is harmful

August 20, 2025 • Behaviour Science

Is the alpha dog theory true? Learn what dominance really means in dogs, what wolf research tells us, and what healthy guidance can look like instead.

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