I don\'t treat my dogs like my children, although they both need leadership from me, the communication and response to exceptions soon change.
Nature has its rituals and with a simple set of rules to keep that tail always wagging, they are not concerned or burdened with the daily dialogue that can run through a human brain...
This to me is the real beauty they have to offer and teach us, because in truly keeping them in balance is to see that many of our thoughts, that turn to feels, that then create actions!
Was probably not needed or if those actions are needed, we all know it is mostly best for them to always come from a calm and assertive place.
This again is something all life should be given, the respect it deserves when recognised and not ignored for the natural species that we all are.