* University Of Pennsylvania

* scroll down to "use of theories"

* Myth #2 - The Myth of Dominance and Submission

* Top 10 Myths About Dogs top ten myths

The Alpha Theory: based on a misguided premise

* scroll down to "LITERATURE REVIEW , HISTORY "
* This in a long article about Cesar Milan's misinformed techniques

* Many links about dominance hierarchies, alpha theory, and the "pack leader" myth

* A little bit of the history of this concept

* Position Statement on the Use of Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals

* 4paws University, The Dog Whisperer Controversy

* Lauren Davis

* A senior research scientist for the U.S. Geological Survey and founder and vice chair of the International Wolf Center.
* Coined the term: "Alpha Male"

* Coined the term: "Alpha Male" Then apologized for his mistake.

* Published on July 20, 2010 by Stanley Coren, Ph.D., F.R.S.C.
* Stanley Coren may have once been responsible for popularizing some of the ideas that he debunks here, Still checking on that.