Am I the Alpha to My Dog Quiz

Repeat “sit” more firmly until the familiar word gets through.

Use a treat to guide the sit while trying a few encouraging phrases.

Wait for a quieter moment, then try the same cue from closer range.

Move to a less distracting spot, cue once, and reward the response promptly.

I let the dog leave and wait for a clear choice to return before resuming.

I pause and offer my hand, then continue if the dog stays nearby.

I call the dog back for a final brief pat so the interaction ends calmly.

I follow and continue gently because moving away can simply mean distraction.

I reset calmly and practice the same waiting routine at an easier level.

I ask the dog to return and try again, though I may let it go if we are rushed.

I decide based on whether crossing early caused a practical problem.

I block the doorway briefly and repeat whichever waiting phrase comes to mind.

I mainly use the same routine because predictability matters more than daily variation.

I adjust walks, sniffing, play, rest, and problem-solving to the dog's age, health, preferences, and behavior that day.

I maintain a reliable base routine and add variety when time and weather allow.

I provide activity when the dog becomes visibly energetic or seeks my attention.

Let each person keep their preferred wording because the dog can learn the individual styles.

Agree on one cue and one rewarded alternative, then ask everyone to use both consistently.

Choose one shared cue, although each person may still enforce it differently.

Use whichever phrase comes naturally in the moment and rely on tone for meaning.

Table food is given on special occasions, depending on who is eating.

We follow a shared rule and reward settling in a designated place instead of feeding from the table.

We generally avoid sharing, although persistent waiting occasionally works.

It varies with the meal and whether the dog's attention feels bothersome.

Continue approaching calmly so the dog learns that the chew is not being taken.

Pause, then try an exchange once the dog appears less tense.

Toss a high-value treat from a comfortable distance and review how chews are managed.

Create distance without punishment, prevent another confrontation, and seek qualified guidance before practicing exchanges.

I preserve a few predictable anchors, such as meal times and short activity sessions, even if the full routine changes.

I fit in shorter versions when possible, although the timing may shift each day.

I pause most structured activities and resume once the week settles down.

I replace missed activities with extra attention whenever I happen to have time.

We use the same invitation and calmly guide the dog to a comfortable alternative when not invited.

The rule is usually followed, though exceptions happen when enforcing it would interrupt something.

Each person decides based on what suits them at the time.

We discourage uninvited access, but the words and alternatives vary.

The session may have become too difficult or tiring, so I finish with an easy success and take a break.

My dog is probably losing focus, so I use a more exciting reward and continue a little longer.

My dog may be testing whether the cue is optional, so I repeat it more firmly.

It is probably ordinary distraction, so I wait nearby for attention to return.

I acknowledge it when convenient, even if my dog has already moved on.

I praise right away and provide another valued reward, such as play or access to something wanted.

I praise the response, then look for a treat even if there is a short delay.

I repeat the cue so my dog can perform it again once I have found a reward.

My response depends on whether the visitor enjoys the greeting.

I hold the dog back until the initial excitement passes, then allow the greeting.

I ask for four paws on the floor and reward that when I remember to prepare.

I arrange distance or a barrier, cue a practiced greeting behavior, and reward it consistently.

I watch for a useful action, reward it promptly, and add a consistent cue as the pattern develops.

I demonstrate or guide the action several times, then reward when my dog appears to understand.

I try different words and gestures until one seems to produce a response.

I mainly rely on repetition, with an occasional reward for a particularly good attempt.

Pause, reduce the difficulty, and continue only if the dog willingly re-engages.

Finish the current section quickly so the grooming routine remains familiar.

Offer a treat and continue more slowly while watching for stronger signals.

Keep the same calm pace because stopping might teach the dog to avoid grooming.

Step between them or move away, declining the greeting so the dog has space.

Ask the stranger to pause and let the dog decide whether to approach.

Encourage the dog forward with a treat so the meeting ends positively.

Keep the leash steady and reassure the dog while the stranger says hello.