I could be Alpha till Im blue in the face . . .
Some breeds have been specifically bred to be independent and self-reliant, like my JRT who was made to be fearless and smart enough to get a fox or badger out of a hole, once he is in kill mode he dont stop.
No matter how much I yell or try to...
I have a Jack Russell, and he wants to/does kill ANY little(or big) furry animal he can.
The chickens drive him nuts, and I know hes gonna try to get them once they hit the outdoor run.
I use a shock collar on my JRT, because there is no other way.
I use the lowest setting, and he already knows...