Master dog trainer Jesse Sternberg says that when it comes to training your dogs, a calm, measured approach is best to ensure you dog sees you as a 鈥減eaceful alpha,鈥� as explained in his new book 鈥淓nlightened Dog Training.鈥�
Speaking on CTV鈥檚 Your Morning Monday, Sternberg said that a peaceful alpha is 鈥渟omebody who taps into the basic language that dogs use to communicate with themselves, which is simple body actions which generate feelings.鈥�
Sternberg said that even puppies can tap into their 鈥減eaceful stage鈥� if modelled by their owner, mimicking a pack environment and leader.
鈥淎ny reaction you give them at that moment [a puppy going on a tear], will feed into their actions,鈥� he said.
Sternberg said dogs try to share what they are feeling through their body language and actions, which is why owners need to be present and placid when dealing with them.
鈥淏ody posture matters, because they expect you to be like every other animal in nature,鈥� he said, 鈥淭hey have super emotional intelligence鈥� your emotional baggage becomes theirs emotional baggage.鈥�
