12/12/2025
How often does your dog get to actually choose what they want? Or are you constantly dictating every step of their day? I often allow my dog to choose which way we will walk in the neighborhood, then when I’m ready to head back I take back over and lead the way home. If your dog never is allowed to make choices that fulfill him/her, I truly believe you end up with a frustrated dog. It’s really fun to watch him catch a scent and track to its source and see what he found. He’s so happy because I respect that he is a living being with his own set of needs and wants. My goal as his human is to allow him to live a full life and enjoy the journey together. Currently walking into a dead end and I don’t care-he’s having fun!