Dogs are social animals and they love to spend time interacting with other people, and other pets. Being pack animals, they are naturally inclined to form a social hierarchy in the home. The more dominant dogs occupy the upper rungs of the social ladder while submissive ones are content in occupying the lower rungs. Knowing their place and respecting the one occupying the topmost rank (alpha leader) will help maintain peace and harmony within the pack.

Dogs occupying the lower rungs of the social ladder tend to be nervous around dominant dogs. This is often the case when dogs establish their dominance by bullying other dogs. Dominant dogs ooze self-confidence and lord it over their more timid and less confident counterparts. If you are having problems with the behavior of your dog, do not hesitate to seek help from a pet clinic Bowmanville, ON.