Once upon a time, man knew that animals were here as companions and teachers to help us overcome internal obstacles and grow to our fullest potential, if we opened our heart to their messages.

Of all the animals on earth, only dogs leave their birth pack and embrace their human family as their own. They naturally look to us to provide leadership and boundaries, and almost unfailingly bring to the surface our innermost conflicts and struggles. When the human-canine relationship is in proper balance it's characterized by joy and harmony. But when we're unable or unwilling to provide the necessary leadership and structure, the relationship becomes increasingly troubled. The longer this imbalance continues, the more the relationship dynamics are reinforced.

To restore balance, we must reclaim our role as benevolent leaders and boundary-setters. We accomplish this through calm, consistent, compassionate communication of our expectations, positive reinforcement of "good" choices, and generous doses of exercise and affection, given at appropriate times. While lasting behavioral changes can require several weeks or months of practice and reinforcement, many dramatic changes can happen immediately, as your dog begins to relax into his natural role and anxiety is reduced.

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