Lessons we can learn from our dogs
How to avoid confrontation
Dogs way up the situation instantly and always choose the path of least resistance. Dogs look for the easiest way to run around obstacles rather than try to confront them.
Too often people tackle problems head on rather than trying to find a way around them. The default position for many people is confrontational. They try to impose their will, argue rather than compromise and refuse to accept they can’t have their way. Which all leads to stress and unhappiness, often over minor incidents that are not important.
How to make friends
Dogs are keen to make friends. They quickly test to see if another dog is friendly or not, instead of waiting for ever for proof.
Many people are immediately wary when they first meet someone new. They are suspicious and afraid to let their guard down and be friendly. Therefore, it’s hardly surprising if the new person they have met is not friendly back to them. The result is a lack of communication which leads to misunderstanding and even hostility. It would be far better for everyone to try to be friendly and get to know someone first before making a judgement
How to show feelings
Dogs instinctively show they are pleased to see their friends by wagging their tails being alert and interested.
Here at Online Dog And Puppy Training we believe one of the best things about having a dog is the greetings our pets give us, even when we have only been away for a short time. But a “happy to see you greeting” doesn’t just make us feel good it also helps form a special bond. If we could openly show our pleasure when we meet our friends and family, just think what that could do to for our relations with the people in our lives.
Be assertive
Unless their master or mistress or pack leader says otherwise, Dogs will not hesitate to act in what they believe is the appropriate manner.
Most people know what’s the right and wrong way to act in 99% of situations but somehow many of us have lost the ability to respond naturally. We over analyse everything. We are worried we may be thought of as old fashioned and out of touch. We have become fearful of upsetting someone or some particular group and fail to stand up for ourselves.
be determined
Dogs do not give up without a very good reason.
How much more productive and successful would we be if we had tenacity, focus and utter faith in our abilities. Unfortunately it takes very little to distract or discourage the majority of people these days.
Be grateful for being alive
Dogs wag their tails in the most appalling of circumstances in return for a pat or a kind word.
Being grateful for what we have is so preferable to whining about what we don’t have. Most people have plenty to be thankful for and if we could take joy from the blessings we have instead of concentrating on the problems in our lives we would be so much happier.
The main lesson out dogs have for us
Be happy, enjoy this moment and be glad to be alive!
Online Dog And Puppy Training strongly believes that a well trained dog is a happy dog and that happiness is infectious. Happy dogs make for happy dog owners.
