Dog Health Questions: What would constitute as dominant dog training.?

This sounds very stupid but I want a Doberman but when ever a website talk about being alpha they really aren't clear and I want a direct answer like step by step because they say be alpha and how to but not specifically. I want to know if one is right for me but no one is clear
Please no rude comments I just want specifics because like 5 training books arn't even clear.

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There are lots of small steps to showing your do who is the alpha. I'll just give you the ones I can think of off the top of my head:
-Don't let your dog eat before you do.
-Don't let the dog on the furniture, including in your bed.
-Use the alpha roll often; when the dog exhibits any behavior that isn't acceptable to you, roll him over and pin him with a hand to the chest. Keep him there until he whimpers or licks your hand. This is a VERY important part of showing your dog who's in charge.
-Don't play tug of war, especially with anything that you won't want your dog to chew in the first place, like a towel or sock. Once an object becomes a toy, its really hard to go back.
Its good that you're doing research into your breed's needs before getting one. Way to be a responsible dog owner! Its all about being fair, consistent, and firm, but you never have to be mean, violent, or hurt your dog. This will just produce timidity or aggression. Most of these behaviors are seen in the wild and are done to reinforce the pack bond and hierarchy. They will lead to well balanced, polite, manageable dog.

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• there is a school of thought that states you must be the dominant one in the relationship with your dogs. Your the boss, the leader, the alpha. What varries greatly is how people reach that state.
  
  Some people use punishment and sharp corrections.
  Others use clickers and rewards for correct behaviors.
  
  What will work best for you is purely up to you and your dog. Some people couldn't give a sharp correction on a collar if their life depended on it. And others are naturally as gentle as a freight train. I have used the Volhard Method of training for years quite successfully with Borzoi, grayhound, two pit's, a couple of shepherds and a fox hound. And seen others suceed as well. ( http://www.amazon.com/Training-Your-Dog-… )
  
  Also Leerburg has some articles on dominant dog training
  
  and check the DPCA site http://www.dpca.org/PublicEd/PEC/PECTrai…


• I don't want to explain all the things, as it will take way too long! Some are: your dog can not eat before you, can't have any of your food, can't be on the furniture, can't go before you when going through a door way, can't pull on walks, etc. I learned how to be the "pack leader" from watching the TV show The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan, reading all his books, and going to his seminars when he comes to my state. Here's a link for his website. It has DVDs and books for sale, tips, videos, and everything. Check it out, it will help you a lot:
  
  http://www.cesarsway.com/


• there isnt specific instructions for being an alpha. but as you know dogs are a decendant of wolves and therefor follow a pack mentality. if no person takes charge the dog will asume he can do whatever he wishes. to be an alpha is to be the leader. if a dog knows you are alpha he will listen, and train easier. if your dog will be a puppy let him/her get older first (6 months atleast) then do things like taking them for walks if it pulls pull back. if it runs somewhere awa from you pull the leash back to you. this will tell it that it goes where you want it to. also, at home (this might sound bad) dont look out for the dog, if its standing in your way dont go around it. keep walking. the dog has full power to move on its own and if u avoid it, it thinks that it is stronger than you.so make sure you show it your alpha and really lay down the law. little tip. dogs that think they are leader will keep there tail in the air. dogs that know the arent will hang their tails low, and sometimes tuck it in between their legs


• Do Not READ about the breed!! Find some reputable breeders and talk to them about their dogs, how the pups are raised, temperament of the parents, why they are breeding their dogs etc! Most Dobies that I have met are real sweethearts with a heart of gold....
  
  http://www.dpca.org/
  
  Find a specialty show for Dobies, meet the breeders, their dogs, the pups and take it from there...


• Forget about being alpha that is old school dog training. Scientific studies have proven that positive reinforcement is better!