I'll never debate to someone that I know their dog more than them, they spend all of the time with it and most importantly are part of the relationship or pack.
Yet to let our dogs off in places to interact and mingle, is to me and many others an actual practice of a huge integration. Meaning we can become one united pack, ready to travel, to chill or even defend.
In this moment of freedom I get the opportunity in watching them try and soon adapt to what can and can't be done, who is or who is not best to follow, if there is any worth following at all.
It's honestly the most fascinating experience to me and I'm always learning/working whilst it unfolds. Over the years I've learnt to just walk away if situations get to out of control but obviously I'm always happy to chat mutts.
I believe local parks are a good thing, yet the lack of understanding or talks of bad breeds never seems to go away.
This job can be overwhelmingly complex due to only one reason, humans. I am against no tools, but it's only ever as good as the human behind it! WHETHER IT BE A MUZZLE, CHOKE COLLAR OR ANY OTHER TOOL, IF WE ARE NOT USING IT TO ACTIVELY OFFER THE DOG AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF BEING, THEN THEY STOP BEING A TOOL AND INSTEAD BECOME A WAY TO AVOID THE ISSUE.
That's not to say I think those people are bad, I just believe there should be no shame in asking for help when we see nothing has changed or changing.
I say this with a passion on here (nervous video) or to anyone I meet, because that 'muzzle' was my life and story until many moments pushed me to change.
In asking for help you should feel no shame but if you keep dodging the answer, then you can't really let them come out to play.
Please be aware of people working on any reactive behaviour, giving allowance to call it back or maybe even see if you can help it move forward.
As really we are all travelling on this 3rd rock from the sun.
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Very interesting write and video Dan. I enjoyed the read and watch. ; )
Well between you and a friend I think I shall step more out of my comfort cave. Starting Monday anyway lol
Truly appreciate your time with me on this, have a wonderful day.
And you too Dan. ; )
Great words both written and spoken Dan, some people have no idea of respecting living things, when I walk by My River I see many dogs and most of them are free and happy, the odd one is kept on a lead but most are free to roam. The other day I as surrounded by four greyhounds all wanting me to stroke them, one of them had only one front leg but was still able to run around happily with the others and there owners smiling and laughing with them - and me.
Andy
It's a hard game to play my friend some just don't care but often they are to afraid of stepping into the brave space nature wants for us to keep moving forward. Find happiness in the moment, leg missing or not.
Thanks again for your time and to picture those lovely river walks
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