[RKDinOKC]

My current golden is an alpha dog. Part of what makes an alpha dog isn't just the control issues. It is a subbornness and having it's own agenda. I had to hold her down on her back until she gave up several times to be the boss. Also ended up having to hit her to teach her no. Everything else we tried, including professional trainers she treated as a game she was in charge of or she just ignored. She still doesn't mind very well or respond to "no" unless it suits her.