“Your dog will look at you when you are worth looking at.” - Sam Malatesta
Understanding dogs (not just their behavior) has been my life’s work for over 25 years. Every dog has the potential to live totally free. Freedom of Life for a dog means the following:
To enjoy life to its fullest without fear, anxiety, or impatience.
To enjoy the outdoors without fences or tie-outs.
To stay close and attentive to the master without being commanded, regardless of stimuli.
To play with other dogs and not fight or bully and return to the master’s side immediately should danger arise.
To be trustworthy and secure with children.
To enjoy the freedom life has to offer with ultimate courage, respect and trust based upon a true bond resulting from mental and emotional connection.
To trust the master unconditionally with his or her judgment and be happy in the master's presence – even when faced with the final moments of life – without fear.
We are truly responsible for the behavior our dogs display. Let's hope that no more dogs face being surrendered to a shelter, given away or otherwise disposed of due to our own misgivings.
Please visit my training website, whosthedog.net, for more information.
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