2014 CSF/FSF SymposiumWhy nobody will ever agree about dominance in dogs
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Point-counterpoint
In this point-counterpoint article I will discuss my thoughts surrounding my conclusion that despite lots of debate, nobody will ever agree about the issue of dominance in dogs. There are 2 aspects to my argument: one concerning the construction of dominance hierarchies by scientists as a tool for explaining animal behavior and the other the everyday use of the word by dog owners.
Regarding the first point, there has been lots of recent debate over whether dominance exists in domestic dogs and
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