03/21/2025
A lot of dogs want you to know this -
Instead of a fancy collar and bed? They’d rather have a fenced in yard - even if it has to be small and home made - so they can have off leash time to dog and dig.
Instead of daily neighborhood walks? They’d rather you drive to a dirt road and put them on a 30ft line and let them zig zag and smell as long as they like
Instead of twice daily meals in a bowl? They’d rather have food through enrichment activities that stimulates their brain and their nose.
Instead of basic obedience training? They’d rather have purpose driven training that feeds their genetic make up and needs AND helps them survive and thrive in todays world.
Instead of a human wanting something from them? They’d love a human wanting to understand them better.
Instead of focusing on perfect “heels” and “stays”? They’d love to learn how to be resilient and less stressed and cope with the outside world and our expectations.
Instead of harsh punishments and corrections? They’d prefer proactive management and rewards for good decisions.
We can’t change everything about the lives our dogs are forced to live with us in, but we can make these kinds of changes and see a huge improvement in their quality of life and wellbeing.
-Helen St. Pierre
