It finally happened
We took off for Memorial Day weekend to our local favorite spot. We got checked in and took our dog over to the dog walk area. Our dog a Amstaff with already a flag(because of how she looks) on her ...
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I think everyone agrees that if all dog owners (current and potential) took the time to properly understand their dogs, we wouldn't have the issues we have and all these TV behaviorists/trainers would be obsolete.
And yes, there is a strong bond between humans and dogs.
But, where do these people go to "properly understand" their dogs if they don't understand?
4x4Dodger's belief is that they just need to look inside themselves and all the tools to understanding their dog are locked up inside their genetic coding.
I disagree. I don't believe all those tools are in every person by default. I believe environment has far more to do with it than genetics. A person who has spent years around dogs and around others knowledgeable about dogs will have most likely developed those tools. A person who has never been around dogs or knowledgeable persons, or who has been around persons who have a warped understanding of dogs, will not have developed the proper tools. Those persons need an outside source to provide that knowledge and understanding.
And yes, there is a strong bond between humans and dogs.
But, where do these people go to "properly understand" their dogs if they don't understand?
4x4Dodger's belief is that they just need to look inside themselves and all the tools to understanding their dog are locked up inside their genetic coding.
I disagree. I don't believe all those tools are in every person by default. I believe environment has far more to do with it than genetics. A person who has spent years around dogs and around others knowledgeable about dogs will have most likely developed those tools. A person who has never been around dogs or knowledgeable persons, or who has been around persons who have a warped understanding of dogs, will not have developed the proper tools. Those persons need an outside source to provide that knowledge and understanding.
