The 10 "Alpha" Commandments:

(Courtesy of The Obedient Dog at www.tmsdancer.com/Dog)

1. Thou shalt eat first and control the food, and control toys and other possessions.
2. Thou shalt stare directly at one's inferiors to tell them who's boss.
3. Thou shalt be at liberty to sniff an inferior's "privates".
4. Thou shalt walk tall and carry a high, curved tail...and sit on furniture.
5. Thou shalt be the first through doorways and narrow places and up stairs.
6. Thou shalt control the movement of one's inferiors.
7. Thou shalt win all games (especially tug-of-war).
8. Thou shalt jump on inferiors' backs, roll them over or snap at them when they get out of line.
9. Thou shalt demand or disallow petting by others depending on one's mood.
10. Thou wilt be showered with petting and praise for no particular reason.