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The “Hot Headed” Dog (Part 2 of 6)

It’s Not Just Behavior

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Dana Brigman
Apr 02, 2026
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Let’s talk about the dog everyone labels.

You know the one.

  • “dominant”

  • “stubborn”

  • “pushy”

  • “aggressive”

Now let’s look at that differently.

Because a lot of these dogs aren’t trying to be difficult.

They’re overloaded.

In the Wood Element, the liver controls the smooth flow of energy.

When that flow is working, you get:

  • confidence

  • direction

  • drive

When it’s not…

You get:

  • frustration

  • irritability

  • quick reactions

  • explosive behavior

These dogs don’t build slowly.

They go from zero to reaction fast.

And if you’re only addressing behavior…

You’re missing the reason it’s happening.


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