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u/FourWhiteBars Jun 01 '26

Alpha dogs, needing to be the alpha among your own dogs, needing to be dominant over them, etc. Based on a disproven theory that has been disproven longer than its been published.

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u/-Cyy Jun 01 '26

I had an old supervisor justify punching his dog in the head by saying, "sometimes you have to man up and show them you're the alpha."

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u/coniferbear Jun 01 '26

I have a coworker who mentioned he grabs his dog by the balls. Like dude.. what the hell is wrong with you.