Hi again to all, i have taken some to consider the comments i had on here , especially those about , "not believing in Alpha"
So those who said this, actually behaved in a alpha mannerism , Firstly Claire's and Daisy who took upon there selves to search (google me ??) and then quote from my web site ???.
Remember my original post all i was trying to do was promote a free service for the enjoyment of others.
After which several others added there comments,making there selves known and how alpha was a bad word and hands on bla bla bla, (pack mentality) following suit of the original.
Alpha(in the human sense) is someone who likes to control a situation, and feels that it is the best interest of others to share there knowledge,pack survival.
I did not post my web site details on here , in fact Claire took this upon herself.to do this to share her knowledge , to invoke your wrath.
You all behaved like a pack of wolves hungry for prey . Minus a few exceptions.
We see Alpha in the playground (bullies) taking control of a situation and dominating people by doing this.
We see alpha in the work force ,(bosses)
We see alpha in some of worlds greatest leaders???
We see alpha in the classroom, where ver you look you will some form of alpha.
Alpha is predominately in a horse herd , elephant herd e.t.c. e.t.c.in herding animals.
example if a bunch on people got chucked on a desert island , you need someone to become alpha , to form structure , to keep calm .
Only people use alpha wrongly , and use it for there own gain , going back to the bullies in the playground.It is only our desire to use it to dominate.
So all those who don't believe in alpha i assume wont be voting.???.
As i said it is peoples interpretation of alpha that is wrong, people will use alpha to there advantage ,
not animals there is a BIG DIFFERENCE , there is not desire to dominant , alpha is chosen as a choice , someone of something that can help survival , animals use there inner sense , there ability to read one another.
The human race lost this basic and i would say essential function many moons ago.the ability to communicate , feel and understand without speaking.
Alpha is a term , when used correctly which means leader , healer , someone who can help without pressurising a situation .Someone you will follow , without hesitation , because you believe they can help , your inner senses tell you so.( i am not referring to any thing in particular)
Alpha can help a dog move forward , from the situation it is in ,because the dog wants too.The dogs choice.
By using encouragement, positive energy and a type of alpha and animal type of alpha.
Helping the dog realise, yes you can move forward , or you don't need to hold to that fear i am here to watch and help you move forward.
The best alphas i see today are mums and there children they use encouragement , to help there children when they are afraid.
We can all quote dictionaries , and human interpretation till the cows come home ,the truth is ,alpha is an essential part of all life, it what and helps us survive.
People need dominating or chaos would rein supreme, without it our society would collapse
Animals need alpha too (not our alpha there alpha) , it is a structure system , built over decades and put to the best use.
Domesticated dogs do look at life with there family as a pack , a good owner will understands this ,A dog needs love , encouragement , it needs to be able to communicate with you , you need to understand , you need respect from your dog.
And dogs require rules and boundaries
I interpret alpha in my way, in a very basic form i don't over Analise it and it has been effective for me.
I use it my way.
Domination and alpha are two completely seperate things .
It is peoples nature need to dominate, to be in control .To be respected ,this is
not how alpha should be used it is how people use it.
I use it in its purest form. Now i know you will all probably want to quote text books at this post have fun , i know most of the trainers on here are far more intellectually qualified then me , so go for it have fun.
I really am starting to wish i had never posted in this forum, My passion runs away with me sometimes , and i have learnt a very valuable lesson from you all.
I can also give a very good example of hands on here . I get a call from an owner who dog had bitten men , she had already called out a qualified behviourist, who charged a rather large sum of money and wrote an essay on the subject.Can i ask here , after behaviourists leave why are they then so unwilling to return and follow up there appointments. Your jobs are about healing dogs .and helping then become balanced once more?
So the dog bites men , and has an issue with workmen , postmen e.t.c . It is anti social towards other dogs.Dog only nips ankles.owner has long drive
Behaviourist advice was to place fencing around the gate on grassed area and place flexi lead on dog , and ????
I have sorted this dogs problem in an day,it was easy. by positively introducing him to the stimulus that set him off, and then offering him an alternative mind set.
Also another favourite of mine has to be , when a dog is afraid on a man , introduce to as many men as possible and ask the men to give treats??
Again if a dog is in a scared mind set .yes, some may take the treat , but you are rewarding frightened behaviour.??
Shouldn't this technique be , for fear (not fear aggression , before you rip me apart for this)
man introduces his self , offers treat , and continues to give dog affection , again offers another treat .
Then takes third treat and plays with dog , like hide the treat so you are stimulating a challenge for the dog, the dogs mind set moves forward and the dog gains from this experience.
Hands on means,yes i get involved ,no i don't cause the dog any mental scaring.I use my time not talking getting involved with the dog .
Oh and i got bit , because the dog felt he/she was not ready to make the step , i was asking .Not asking in a mean way , or dominant way she/he was just saying not yet.
About five minutes later,we had moved on , together and the results were outstanding , the dog was happy , calm and very pleased to rid of the tension and mind set that was causing him her discomforted.
NOW COULD SOMEONE BE KIND ENOUGH TO HELP ME GET OFF THIS SITE