An alpha dog is the literal leader of the pack. All dogs respect him as superior and defer to his authority. It is crucial to be a human “alpha dog” in order to maintain control of a pack of six or sixty dogs. If the dogs do not follow your commands, a dangerous situation for the dogs will result. Becoming an alpha dog is more of an art than a science. Different approaches will work, but a few basic rules apply: · Learn all the dogs' names and personalities. · Be assertive, especially with high-ranking dogs. · Be consistent with corrections and follow-ups. could lead to a fight. · Alert potential troublemakers that you are watching them. The value of multiple downtimes (during which all dogs are required to lie down and stay for several minutes) over the course of a day cannot be overstated. It is useful for reinforcing your superiority over dogs, but also has a calming effect on the pack. When dogs understand that a time out will be required, most will acquiesce and wait until the end. Interruptions should not end downtime. Each successive downtime goes a little better. Some members of the pack (usually the newest ones) will resist the command to lie down and will test your patience. Firmness without anger will prevail. Barking is prohibited. A human, preferably using the dog's name (i.e. "Spot! No bark!") must respond to each bark. If the dog does not seem to understand the message, it should be kept on a leash and made to follow a series of commands in front of other members of the pack. The offending dog must be made to sit and lie down several times. If orders are not fulfilled promptly, you need to say “No!” » followed by a sound on the leash and a repeat of middle of paper......down and stay while you toss him to his calmer companions. Crowds are dangerous. When too many dogs are grouped together in too small a space, the chances of fighting increase significantly, which at the same time makes separation more difficult. Dogs like to gather around the entrance, especially when new dogs arrive. They also love cooking, for obvious reasons. Crowds must be dispersed as soon as they form. Each dog must be recognized near the start of your shift. Once the initial excitement of your arrival has worn off, greet and (preferably) touch each dog on the floor. You will always have favorites and those you like less. You should make a special effort to pay attention to your least favorite dogs. New arrivals and some puppies require an extra dose of loving care. Show dogs you love them and they will return the favor ten times more..