
Are you one of those dog owners who allow their pet dog to sleep on the bed or couch? Allowing your beloved dog to sleep on the couch or your bed could ignite his pursuit of dominance in your household. Dominance is an innate instinct in dogs, especially for a so-called “pack leader” to rest or sleep in a location that is found higher than the spot where the rest of the pack sleeps. This innate instinct has been demonstrated by the ancestors of dogs back in the wild and some pet dogs have it in them to show this dominance instinct in the household hierarchy. To prevent dominance issues from cropping up in your household, you need to keep reminding your dog constantly that the pack leader is you and not him. This means you need to correct him from time to time when he exhibits dominance. A sudden change in your pet’s behavior should require an appointment with your professional vet clinic Carmel Valley.