Updated Blog: Understanding Dominance in Dog Training

Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners

As many of you know, I am certified through this organization as a dog trainer right here is Kansas City. It’s a great source of information on dogs and dog training — and a reliable place to start when you’re trying to find a trainer in your area.

They recently published an official statement on the idea and use of dominance in dog training. There’s a lot of confusion around what “dominance” actually means, and many owners are unsure whether it’s something that has any place in modern, science‑based training.

If you’ve ever wondered whether dominance is a useful framework for working with your dog — or whether it’s outdated and misapplied — this is worth a careful read.

Read the official statement here:

http://www.apdt.com/about/ps/dominance.aspx

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