Most of what was talked about in the wiki had to do with wild wolves. I don't see where that translates to domesticated dogs. For the most part wolves eat once a day, if they can. We feed our domestic companions 2 or 3 times a day. If you watch domestic dogs play, usually the dominant at some point in in the play has the non-dominant on its back. It's that way with my little chi, Minnie and my bigger Chi mix, Mickey. Once in awhile Mickey will allow Minnie to roll him. They play well together. Minnie has now let me roll her. She will lay on my lap on her back if I put her there. Took about a month for her to feel comfortable on her back on my lap. I didn't force her much. Just did it until she was use to it. Now, if she gets too rambunctious, I'll turn her on her back and rub her tummy. It seems to calm her but it's not a punishment.
> Or dog flipping
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_roll
Neither Kris nor I are advocating an alpha roll as a disciplinary procedure in an adult dog that has never been exposed to proper training as a puppy.
We are talking about training a dog from early puppyhood to be submissive to his owner.
The alternative may be to have the dog tear your face off should you cross him in later life.
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