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What Loving Your Dog Really Means
We often say we love our dogs — but love in the human sense doesn’t always translate the way we expect in the dog world.
For dogs, love isn’t measured by obedience.
It’s measured by how safe they feel, how understood they are, and whether their needs are consistently met.
Loving your dog looks like:
- Creating predictability and routine
- Meeting physical, emotional, and mental needs
- Offering clarity instead of pressure
- Listening to behavior as communication
- Prioritizing safety over appearances
A dog who doesn’t “listen” in a moment isn’t being unloving or defiant. They may be overwhelmed, confused, or struggling to cope.
Love doesn’t ask for compliance at the cost of trust.
It builds trust first — and cooperation grows from there.
When dogs feel safe, understood, and supported, obedience becomes a byproduct, not the goal.
💬 How do you show love to your dog in ways that support their needs — not just their behavior?
Understanding is one of the most powerful forms of care 💚
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What Loving Your Dog Really Means
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