18: Should You Be Your Dog’s "Pack Leader"? What Wolves Can Teach Us About Doodles – with Linda Michaels

🐾 Is "pack leadership" the key to training your dog—or is it a myth? You’ve heard the phrases: “Be the alpha,” “Establish dominance,” and “Pack leadership is the only way.” But do dogs really need a "leader" like wolves do? In this eye-opening conversation with Linda Michaels , author of Do No Harm Dog Training & Behavior Manual and creator of The Hierarchy of Dog Needs® , we explore what real wolf behavior can teach us about Doodle training—and why outdated dominance-based methods fail. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Do certain dog breeds need a "pack leader"? ✔️ How training wolf-dog rescues shaped Linda’s positive training philosophy ✔️ Are e-collars, prong collars, and choke chains necessary for control? ✔️ What to do if a trainer suggests dominance-based methods ✔️ Why "positive" doesn’t mean "permissive"—and how to train effectively ✔️ How modern dog training parallels the evolution of parenting trends 🐾 Linda’s extensive background in psychology, neuroscience, and wolf behavior will transform how you think about training your Doodle. 📖 Full show notes & behind-the-scenes Doodle training clips → Click here 🎧 Want to hear more? 📢 Episode 15 : Understanding adolescent dog behavior & training 📢 Episode 19 : The Hierarchy of Dog Needs® & how to meet your dog’s emotional needs 🎧 Hit play now to uncover the truth behind “pack leadership” and train your Doodle with science, not myths! Searching for the perfect gift for yourself or a Doodle lover? 🎁🐾 The Relaxation Protocol for Distractable Doodles™ brings peace to pet parents and their energetic pups! This audio course adapts Dr. Karen Overall’s proven protocol just for Doodles, helping them settle and thrive. Treat yourself or surprise a Doodle parent with the gift of calm and a happier pup. Transform chaos into calm today!