Guest k9soul Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 This article really touched me. I thought I would share here; maybe it will touch someone else, too. http://www.michaelbaugh.com/2013/10/16/the-control-myth/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Lovely, touching and true. Thank you for sharing. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thank you. I needed this today. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Impossiblealto Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Freaking amazing writing and such sentiment! Definitely sharing this with my friends - Thank You so much for sharing this with us!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Awesome. I loved what he said about teaching our dogs to make better choices for themselves. I hope some of my friends with kids will read this! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mjulian Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Great find. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherLee Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 great article. This is something i learned a long time ago from being around horses, and is certainly true for dogs (esp greyhounds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have always striven for a relationship with my dogs rather than 'control' over them. I realised very quickly that control over a dog is a myth. It's always a relationship, whether you like to admit it or not, and a relationship between a dog and someone who has to be in control over them at all times is - to my mind - a dysfunctional one. I want my dogs to behave well in all situations, of course I do! But what I want is for the dog to WANT to do the right thing, not to do it because he is afraid not to, or because I want to show how good my control over him is at any particular moment. I want my dogs to be companions, and I want their behaviour to be 'good enough' while allowing them to express their doggyness. And actually, you can have a beautifully disciplined dog and still have a great relationship. You just have to understand and respect each other! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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