For PinkyRat: The Alpha dog, and what it means.

[puttin510]

Here is a link that explains the alpha dog pretty well. Sounds like you have one. This is talking about starting at puppyhood. But I do believe you can start it anytime. With an older dog the holding and other things sometimes need to be approached with caution.
I was wondering what the lesions were. LOL
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/alpha1.html
Here is another link that talks of older dogs,
http://www.angelfire.com/al/Shelaskan/alpha.html

[pinkyrat]

COOL. I am learning oh so much I am afraid my brain will explode. No, not really. Appreciate the info. Now I know why scout won't stare at me very often, HE WANTS THE UPPER HAND (of course).

[puttin510]

No problem. Glad it was of some help.