09/23/2023
Dogs have to be perfect in our society. They need to be tolerant of people touching them, or dogs rushing up to them because "they are friendly". They have to listen to every command even if you don't have a reward at hand because they are "trained". They have to sit still for brushing out knots or water thats not quite the right temperature. They have to be ready to protect us from intruders but not bark at strangers. They have to face, the loud confusing scary world set up by humans, with a wagging tail. They have to do all that, while holding their bladder.
When did we forget that they are still animals?
That they are allowed to have bad days?
If your dog isn't perfect, you're not alone, millions of us are working against the expectations of society. You are doing your best with the dogs in your life. Train for a happy and safe dog, not a robot.
They still need to be a dog.
