Connecting With Your Labrador Puppy – Part 1

I would like to begin this post with an idea that may scare you a little bit. But here it is: dogs are NOT human. They don’t think the same way that we do and they certainly don’t feel the same way about certain things.

For example, a dog enjoys more being led and being trained than being scratched on the belly or spoiled in any other way. Dogs don’t have names. There are just two types of beings in their world: the leader and the follower(oh, and the cats -jk). So for instance when you call them a name, they get used to it and they know that this is the sound that you make when you want them to come. Depending on the way you train them, this may mean to them that you are going to give them treats.

So why do we keep doing that?

We as humans really like to think to ourselves that our dog understands us and that he or she loves to be spoiled and fed all day long and that he or she needs our affection and nothing more. That makes us feel better, and we treat them like they’re little kids. And this is the only reason why we are doing this. Because it feels right. It gives us a sense of fulfillment.

So what should I do, stop loving my dog?

No way. You should love your dog more than ever before, because what you now know is that the dog “loves” you no matter what. No matter if you love him or you don’t.

This kind of concept is really scary and a lot of you are not going to accept it, but what this does, is it helps us see how we can truly connect to our dog.

And the way to do it is with a simple walk in the park. A walk in the park where you lead him. You show the way and he follows. Also, try and walk him in new places every time. Dogs have an incredible fascination with exploration. They like to see new places and meet new dogs or new people more than anything else. So in order to truly connect with your dog, that’s what you have to give him. That what is most important to him. All the other things are just for us and our egos. And it’s ok to them as well, but if you really care about your dog… focus on what he or she likes.

This is the only dog food that I recommend you feed your Labrador puppy: