The pack leader theory is no longer popular among most dog behaviorists. One of the main reasons that animal behaviorists no longer accept it is that it was based on research that observed captive ...

A quarter of a century ago, Gina and I took Clio and Marlow, the leopard dog puppies, to an obedience class at a well respected private kennel. The class required a six-foot leash and a sturdy choke ...