Very down to Earth article on the topic. Talks about how one of the benefits of pack theory for many people has been in learning to be more consistent with their dogs. However, the alpha roll itself is probably not so great. Is it really cruel to perform an ‘alpha roll’ on your dog?
I like to back up the things I say and the beliefs I express on this website with information from actual professional trainers. Trainer Jeff Silverman wrote a great post on one of my favorite websites which in passing talks about the dangers of getting advice and not doing your own research: A Great Day [...]