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Yes!!! I am completely with you. I hate to see over-trained dogs and humans who want to robots. One of our current dogs has finally convinced my husband to slow down and let her sniff the grass and maybe eat a blade or two, thank goodness.

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Awww brilliant. Many years ago, before I knew much about dog's behaviour, and their inner worlds, I was very much the same as your husband.

But once you learn about how rich their experience of life is, and how they think and feel, its impossible NOT to allow them the freedom to be dogs.

This doesn't mean letting them do exactly as they please all the time, as that would be dangerous. But, it DOES mean creating a relationship built on respect and friendship, where the dog willingly joins in with you and their behaviour becomes noticeably better as a by-product of feeling safe and happy.

I LOVE that your hubbie is on this journey!

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as a retired dog trainer from back in the day, I'd agree with you. I guess that means that I would offend some folks, too, lol.

I can (and do) tell folks about the adventures of the norty kind that my own pets get in to; my crew is (usually) very good, all things considered..but they do have thier moments!

At the end of the day, animals still have feelings and thoughts and all sorts of other things; as sentient beings that is to be expected.

I have more to say on the subject, but it'll have to wait for another time; my crew is announcing that it is time for them to be fed thier dinner. :)

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This!!!

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I sent you a message linking to an earlier post of mine that touches on this kind of subject. Let me know what you think?

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It's great! I shared it after reading it x

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👏👏👏

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Good stuff!

Really looking forward to learning new things here.

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It's lovely to have you here!

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YES! Why is it dogs aren't allowed to be dogs anymore?

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People seem to think we have the right to have complete control over another being's life - but it is so wrong!

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Right on!

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Thank you!!

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