Cesar Millian The Dog Whisperer 5 Ways Never to Behave Around Your Dog Dogs need a leader. In the wild, they look to a pack leader for guidance. In your home, your dog needs that leader to be you.... What make a pack leader? Here are five steps to becoming one: 1. Never be aggressive. ...always compassionate, but quietly in control. 2. Never project weak energy. ...A dominant dog will have its head up, chest forward... you should follow suit: Stand...straight... hold your head high! 3. Never let yourself get too worked up. ... Pack members must trust their leaders,...