The Dog and The Dog owner relationship is very personal.
And each relationship, in itself, is very unique.
Surely It makes sense as no two people are truly the same and never are two dogs exactly alike.
And each relationship, in itself, is very unique.
Surely It makes sense as no two people are truly the same and never are two dogs exactly alike.
Many think of their dog as being "wild" or "crazy”. The whole "He went crazy on us" syndrome is quite common.
The most generalized perspective about dogs is, he’s a "good dog” or she’s a “bad dog”. But what is a "good dog"? A dog that’s "obedient"? Is a good dog a dog that's well trained? What is a well-trained dog?
Is a dog a good dog if it acts naturally around people children and other dog's?
What is natural action for a dog around people, children and strange dog's?
Is it friendly and joyful? Or is it fearful and mistrusting? Pack instinct surely dictates that.
If your dog chases the cat or ignores you, does that make him a bad dog? Or does that just make him an untrained dog?
For many, the dog that “jumps up”, takes food off the counter or chews up the furniture is a bad dog. For most the dog that barks all day, lunges, growls or bites is a "bad dog".
But is any of this the dogs fault? Can it be the dogs fault?
Are there really any bad dogs or are there only bad dog owners? I know, it’s because of the dogs breed! Poor pit bulls.
What do you do if you have a "bad dog"? Will you work with them and try to help them or will you "get rid of it”? Where will they end up? Who else wants a dog like that?
After you “get rid of it” will you get another one? Should you get another one?
Is a dog a good dog if it acts naturally around people children and other dog's?
What is natural action for a dog around people, children and strange dog's?
Is it friendly and joyful? Or is it fearful and mistrusting? Pack instinct surely dictates that.
If your dog chases the cat or ignores you, does that make him a bad dog? Or does that just make him an untrained dog?
For many, the dog that “jumps up”, takes food off the counter or chews up the furniture is a bad dog. For most the dog that barks all day, lunges, growls or bites is a "bad dog".
But is any of this the dogs fault? Can it be the dogs fault?
Are there really any bad dogs or are there only bad dog owners? I know, it’s because of the dogs breed! Poor pit bulls.
What do you do if you have a "bad dog"? Will you work with them and try to help them or will you "get rid of it”? Where will they end up? Who else wants a dog like that?
After you “get rid of it” will you get another one? Should you get another one?
Do you see your dog as a happy, healthy, loving, willing and cooperative partner? Can the dog be all those things to you and still be obedient?
Should the dog be obedient? What is obedience? Should the dog do what I say, no matter what? Is it the dog’s responsibility to obey me?
Are you your dog’s Master?
Is the dog my servant, my companion, my family member, my friend, my burden or my hobby?
How about.... my kid? I'm certainly guilty of that one!
Education and experience will see you through many changes in perspective but only after that change
can the relationship begin to change. With a positive change, the relationship can begin to flourish.
Should the dog be obedient? What is obedience? Should the dog do what I say, no matter what? Is it the dog’s responsibility to obey me?
Are you your dog’s Master?
Is the dog my servant, my companion, my family member, my friend, my burden or my hobby?
How about.... my kid? I'm certainly guilty of that one!
Education and experience will see you through many changes in perspective but only after that change
can the relationship begin to change. With a positive change, the relationship can begin to flourish.
This can even happen to the best trained dogs
The human perspective of dogs has much to do with this as it varies greatly.
Some see dogs as things, emotionless and interchangeable, “a dog is a dog is a dog”.
Some see dogs as a money making asset or an object to use for their own personal gain. Dog fighting, puppy mills and, in most cases, dog breeding are good examples of this.
Most see Pit Bulls as dangerous and scary. Poor Pit Bulls
Some see dogs as things, emotionless and interchangeable, “a dog is a dog is a dog”.
Some see dogs as a money making asset or an object to use for their own personal gain. Dog fighting, puppy mills and, in most cases, dog breeding are good examples of this.
Most see Pit Bulls as dangerous and scary. Poor Pit Bulls
Some feel sorry for their dog Some may see a puppy as a fun
gift for the kids at first, and then, later see that same dog as a
burden.
These
and other thoughts and beliefs perpetuate and
have had an adverse effect on the human-dog relationship.
Additionally, the
perspective we have of our own dog, not only impacts the human-dog relationship, but it has profound effect on the quality of the relationship that we have with them directly
Perspective
Many people see their dog as a fluffy, 4 legged person.
Some believe their dog is “stupid”
or “defiant” and others think their
dog is “perfect”.
or “defiant” and others think their
dog is “perfect”.