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Originally Posted by Lap Princess  I totally believe dogs are capable of/have self-awareness. The burden is on us humans to detect, understand, measure that, and learn how to deal with it. Also, I think your pack dynamics are probably very normal and typical. You just happen to discern it from that point of view. Many people don't have that understanding. |
Your kind words are greatly appreciated...
The "burden" you speak of is the problem. I don't think the human race (present company accepted) is ready or willing to accept any competition in that area. Dogs are really SO much like children. I've said frequently that I "let them be Dogs", and I think that removing the constraints which Humans generally impose on them, lets them "grow". And I believe that recognizing that the environment of the Pack, is their natural arena for that growth.