He Doesn’t Know He’s a Dog!
Posted on Oct 12, 2008Behavioral Modification, Dog Psychology, Socialization
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Yes, he does. I can almost promise you that some day and maybe when you least expect it, he’ll show you he’s a dog.
Dogs may be domesticated but that does not remove instinct or history. They are genetically and psychologically dogs. No matter how social, large, small, cute, non-dog you attempt to make them – they are dogs.
Sorry! Someone had to tell you the truth so that when FiFi jumps out of her cute little carry bag and bites another dog, you’ll remember. . .”Oh, that’s right! FiFi is still a dog.” It actually makes life much easier when we treat them as nature designed them because they don’t do well being “human.”
In the quiet of your own home, feel free to pretend and make believe that your dog doesn’t know. And, when in public remember and prepare for him to be a dog. (I’ll be waiting for your call for training!)