Confessions of a "Good" Dog
Dear Diary,
I try so hard to be the best dog I can be, but sometimes I think my humans speak a different language. They say I'm a good boy, but their faces tell a different story. It's all very confusing!
Take my morning happiness routine, for example. When I wake up full of joy and energy, I naturally want to share it by zooming through the house at top speed! I even reorganize their stuff to make the house more exciting – you know, moving shoes to better spots, rearranging those fascinating cushions they keep putting back in boring places. But instead of appreciating my interior design skills, they make these strange stressed noises. Maybe they're just overwhelmed by my thoughtfulness?
Walking my humans is one of my most important jobs, and I take it very seriously! When they attach the special rope (they call it a "leash"), I know it's my duty to guide them to all the amazing smells they're clearly missing. I pull extra hard to make sure they don't miss anything important – like that fascinating fire hydrant or the spot where Mr. Whiskers the cat always marks. They tug back and make loud noises, which I assume means "faster, please!" Although sometimes I wonder if I should be more unpredictable in my routing – maybe surprise them with sudden direction changes? They seem to get extra vocal when I do that!
The absolute BEST part of my day is when my humans return from their mysterious disappearances (they call it "work"). I've figured out the perfect welcome-home ceremony: I jump up to give them face kisses because obviously they missed me terribly and need immediate comfort! When they push me down, I know that's my cue to jump up again – it's like our special dance! Their raised voices and flailing arms just show how much they're enjoying our ritual. Though sometimes I wonder why their faces look so... different from their "happy faces."
Oh! And then there's my favorite game: "Come and Chase"! The rules are simple – they say "come" (which clearly means "start running!"), and then I lead them on a merry chase around the yard while they call my name with increasing volume. I can tell they're really getting into it when their voices get kind of scratchy. Sometimes I let them "catch" me when I sense they're getting tired – I'm thoughtful like that. It's important to let humans win occasionally to boost their confidence.
I just wish I could figure out why they sometimes sigh and put their heads in their hands after our fun activities. Maybe they're just overwhelmed by how good a dog I am? It's hard being this perfect, but someone has to do it!
Love, Your Devoted (and Clearly Perfect) Pup
P.S. - Still trying to understand why they get so excited when I drink from that big white water bowl they keep in the bathroom. And the toilet paper roll, I’m so glad they got that for me to play with!
What I'm really thinking, late at night in my bed:
"I watch them through half-closed eyes as they sit at the table, looking at pictures of other dogs who seem to know exactly what to do. My humans look so tired lately. If only someone could explain things to me in dog language – help me understand why my biggest attempts at love seem to make them so sad. I want to be the good dog they deserve. I love them more than all the tennis balls in the world... I just wish I knew how to show it right."
What my humans are thinking, watching me pretend to sleep:
"Look at him – you can see how much he’s trying. All that love, all that enthusiasm... just needs the right guide. Remember how excited we were bringing him home? We imagined all the walks, the play times, the cuddles. Now we're both exhausted, and I can tell he senses our frustration. They're such a good dog at heart... we just need help understanding each other before we all give up."
Does this sound familiar? Your dog isn't trying to be difficult – they're trying their best to be good, just in all the wrong ways! At K-9 Culture, we speak both "human" and "dog," serving as the bridge between your world and theirs. We understand that your dog's enthusiasm isn't the problem – it just needs to be channeled and “explained” in the right format.
We’ve guided and helped countless dogs transform from "enthusiastically misguided" to "joyfully well-behaved." We don't just train dogs; we help build understanding between you and your four-legged family member. After all, a dog that's a joy to live with starts with understanding how they think.
Ready to turn those sighs of frustration into smiles of pride? Contact K-9 Culture today, where we translate your dog's good intentions into great behavior. Because your dog is already trying to be good – let us show them how.
Visit us at K-9Culture.com or call 972-245-1587 to start your journey toward better communication and happier tails for both of you!
Charles Countryman
Co-Founder
K-9 Culture Dog Training
Carrollton, TX
Helping Humans have a Dog that is a JOY to Live With!
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