The So called alpha roll evolved from a supposed study done on wolves many years ago. It was thought the leader of the pack would force the subordinate wolves on their backs to show his leadership.
Nowadays, in studies done by people who earn advanced degrees studying both dogs and wolves, it has been determined that doesn't happen. The subordinate will sometimes offer submissive behavior, and the canids that do the rolling of other canids are actually just "Alpha Wannabes" or bullies.
2006-12-16
21:12:50
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