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The complex relationship between rank and reproduction in this species is likely explained by the fact that rhesus macaques queue, rather than fight, for dominance, meaning that the alpha male is not necessarily the strongest or most attractive male. [16] [17] In rodents, the highest-ranking male frequently sires the most offspring.
Male mandrills sometimes fight for breeding rights which results in dominance. Though conflicts are rare, they can be deadly. Gaining dominance, that is becoming the alpha male, results in an "increased testicular volume, reddening of sexual skin on the face and genitalia, and heightened secretion of the sternal cutaneous gland". [13]
1) Punishing dogs has been associated with a strong likelihood of new or increased aggression and other behavior problems; 2) dominance in pet dogs is not a character trait of a dog but rather a power agreement between dogs regarding who has best access to particular resources; and 3) the behavior of dogs controlling access to resources is fluid, not static, depending on context.
Although dogfighting is illegal in all 50 states, there are still tens of thousands of people involved in it, according to the ASPCA.
A dominant dog turning its head away from a submissive dog – a calming action, indicating that it is not going to attack. [1]: 120 A less dominant dog approaching a dominant dog with its head down, and only on occasion quickly pointing its muzzle towards the higher-status dog – shows no fight is intended. [1]: 120
You must communicate that you are the pack leader and dominant". [28] It has been suggested that the use of such techniques may have more to do with human psychology than with dog behavior; "dominance hierarchies and dominance disputes and testing are a fundamental characteristic of all social groups...
[7]: 250 Male dogs prefer to mark vertical surfaces and having the scent higher allows the air to carry it farther. The height of the marking tells other dogs about the size of the dog, as among canines size is an important factor in dominance. [7]: 251 Dogs (and wolves) mark their territories with urine and their stools. [41]
And, particularly if you have friends, relatives, or neighbors with dogs themselves, your pooch might end up meeting them on a more regular basis. Like humans, some dogs are more sociable than others.