this is my thread, ill say what i like. i didnt say you sound wacko, but here u go: your comments sound wacko to me, sorry. you ca call black white, or red blue if you like, but these are dominant breed dogs.Below are some common behaviors dogs display when they believe they are above humans. Keep in mind that a dog does not have to display all of these behaviors to be in a dominant frame of mind. Sometimes an alpha dog will only display a few of the behaviors at random times, depending on what the dog decides it feels like doing at any given moment. Smarter dogs tend to challenge the pack order more than dogs of average or below-average intelligence.StubbornHeadstrong and willfulDemandingPushyBeggingPushing a toy into you or pawing in order to get you to play with themNudging you to be pettedSitting in high places, looking down on everythingGuarding a human from others approaching. People like to call it “protecting†but it's actually “claimingâ€â€”dog owns you.Barking or whining at humans which many owners consider "talking" (without a command to do so).High-pitched screams in protest of something dog does not wish to do.Jumping or putting their paws on humans (without a command to do so).Persistence about being on a particular piece of furniture when asked to stay off (dog owns it)Persistence about going in and out of doorways before humansPersistence about walking in front of humans while on a leadPersistence about getting through the doorway firstRefusing to walk on a lead (excludes untrained puppies, dogs with injuries or illnesses)Nipping at people's heels when they are leaving (dog did not give permission to leave)Not listening to known commandsDislikes people touching their foodStanding proud on a human lapPersistence about being on top, be it a lap or stepping on your footPersistence about where they sleep, i.e. on your pillowAnnoyance if disturbed while sleepingLikes to sleep on top of their humansLicking (giving kisses) in a determined and focused mannerCarrying themselves with a proud gait, head held highNot liking to be left alone and getting overly excited upon the human’s return (see Separation Anxiety in Dogs)