Do not try to cuddle away prey drive. If you own a hunting breed, give it an outlet. Raw meat, tracking games, bite work. A suppressed beast becomes a neurotic dog.
The phrase " Mistress of Animals " (or "Lady of the Animals") refers to an ancient mythological archetype and artistic motif known in Greek as Potnia Theron Animal Mistress Beast Dog
If you feel the pull of this archetype—the desire to command a powerful, primal animal—look first at your own psychology. Lazy owners end up with reactive dogs. Mistresses end up with partners. Do not try to cuddle away prey drive