Dog Behavior Problems
- When Dogs Mirror Our Emotions -

Like a frequency feedback mechanism, dog behavior problems can stem from us and the kind of energy we are projecting at any given time. Here's a few examples.

First, let’s say your dog is pretty good most of the time. You’ve trained him not to jump on people, to potty outside, keep out of the trash, sit, stay and walk on a leash (preferably without hauling you down the street.)

One day you come home feeling great. All day things went your way and you are full of self confidence. Your dog is so well behaved, it makes you proud. Out on your walk he stays by your side in perfect synchronicity.

Another day, your attitude stinks. You dropped your toothbrush in the toilet. Someone cut you off in traffic. You were late for work and you spilled your drink on your desk. Ten minutes after you got home you caught your dog in the trash. He whined at the door so long you wanted to slap him (but you knew better.) Finally you got the leash to take him for a walk and he pulled you like you were competing in the Iditarod and that upset you even more. That day you definitely had some dog behavior problems.

What’s the difference? You of course. This is what dogs teach us. The more confident, calm assertive we are, the happier and more balanced our dogs are. Our dogs are a perfect mirror, showing us how we are feeling, or, our emotional state.

(See, I was doing great on this day.)

DON’T BLEED FOR YOUR DOG

I use to bleed for my dogs. Every time one of my dogs felt nervous, scared, sick or hurt, I FELT it. I didn’t just feel bad, I felt physical pain. I took empathy to a whole new level. Can you imagine the psychological impact this had on my dogs, not to mention the bad dog energy and dog behavior problems I created?

It took my dogs to explain to me what my father had tried to tell me when I was a little girl. He said that I always bled for the underdog. It's funny that the saying has nothing to do with dogs -except in my case. I realize now he wanted me to be compassionate, but not let it make me weak.

MY OWN LITTLE MIRROR

One terrible night, Bonz lay bleeding on my bed. I took control of my fearful negative state. I knew it was better for my dog if I stayed calm and took care of business (I could always cry later).

I told Bonz to stay and got clean rags and warm water. I began wiping and blotting his blood soaked neck and chest. Instead of crying over the six-inch gash with a two inch hanging flap of skin, I felt gratitude that he was alive. As I got closer to get a better look, my dog lifted his head and licked my face several times. Instead of crying, I laughed. I guess he was taking care of me while I was taking care of him.

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