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It is time we get past this outdated way of thinking.

https://phys.org/news/2021-04-wolf-dont-alpha-males-females.html #!

Wolf packs don't actually have alpha males and alpha females, the idea is based on a misunderstanding You may have heard that a wolf pack is led by an alpha pair.

https://www.trainingyourdog.ca/single-post/2016/09/16/The-Flawed-Alpha-Wolf-Theory?fbclid=IwAR1i51n8IK36xtxKAYTY8EDczYCVv5g6EFshjEkhXEjIt3y83sXBW9qi8x4

The Flawed 'Alpha Wolf' Theory The term 'Alpha Wolf' is a product of research conducted on captive wolves over 60 years ago, and has overlapped onto the relationships we have with our dogs.

During the holidays be mindful of your furry friends stress levels.

Trigger stacking is important to understand, especially when training a fearful dog. When a dog experiences multiple stressors in close proximity, this can set up a scenario where the dog may bite or have an unexpected response, even to a stimulus that they are normally comfortable with, or have seemed to be in the past. Learn more and download your high resolution copy of this infographic here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/trigger-stacking/