Dominant-Subordinant
Test:
Knowing whether your dog is dominant or subordinate helps you communicate
with your puppy. There is no determination which type is preferred. A
dominant dog may be outgoing, independent and may tend to be protective.
He may also scare away friends and neighbors. Proper training is the
answer. A subordinate dog may be very affectionate and attentive but
may also be too clinging and timid. Knowing how to relate to this subordinate
personality can help overcome this.
Instructions: Work
inside or outside in a secluded area. Place puppy on his back, lying
flat. Be sure he is on his spine and not on his side. Crouch over him
straddling your body over his legs or if necessary, kneel beside him.
The dog’s position makes him feel extremely vulnerable. With
hand near the puppy’s collar, gently but firmly grab the skin
under his throat for fifteen or thirty seconds only. During this time,
do not respond to the dog’s reactions.
Reactions
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Personality
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| Lies calmly on the ground. Squirms and tries to get up. Happy expression on his face. His Entire body is relaxed. Front legs are bent in toward his chest like an infant’s. Back legs spread out and extended. He thinks this is a big game. | Responsive
Calm / Easygoing |
| Moves around a lot. Tries to get up. Resists staying in one place. Mouths your hands. makes sounds of protest. Depending on size, can be quite a fun battle. Gives you a hard time when you are putting him on his back. Feels like a wrestling match. Eyes are happy, alert and mischievous. | High
Energy
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| Fights and resists. Tries to get up. Does not like being put on his back. Tries to pull your hand away with his mouth. Fights with his paws. Shakes a great deal. Battles to get up. Growls. Acts aggressively. Clearly does not want to be on his back. | Strong
Willed
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| Reluctant to roll over depending on the degree of shyness or insecurity. Body is very tense and constricted. Screams or yelps or whines loudly. Sounds terrible. Eyes convey fear. Front paws try to push your hand away from him. Back legs are crunched upward. He is in a panic to get up. | Shy,
Insecure, timid
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| If the dog growls, curls lips, tries to bite you. Makes direct eye contact. Does not want to be in that position, or is submissive, wets screams, yelps or whines – shows all the reactions of shyness except also tries to bite you, please visit our comprehensive “aggressive” area of this training center for information you need immediately. | |
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