The concept of dominance in animal behavior should be understood through the lens of resource access rather than human sociological definitions, which can lead to misunderstandings in pet care. When a dog moves into your space quickly, it may see itself as the leader in the relationship, but this interpretation can be contentious as we often lack the language to understand animal behavior accurately.

Many dog training practices are based on the idea of establishing a clear caretaker relationship, which helps dogs feel safe and reduces their anxiety about performing roles that belong to their owners.

I would label a dog backing away when confronted as a fearful reaction rather than a submissive one, as it does not indicate priority access to resources.

Many common assumptions about how we care for pets, such as feeding and exercising them, may not align with their true needs and drives.

I believe in dogs.

The behavior of dogs urinating on walks is a form of communication, allowing them to gather information about other dogs in the area.

The contract between a bulldog and owner is simple: they will die for you, but if your life isn't at risk, they're not doing much at all.

Leadership is about presence, not absence. Many leaders mistakenly think that empowering employees means stepping back, but true empowerment comes from being actively involved and leading by example.

Anthropomorphism, the attribution of human traits to animals, can lead to misunderstandings of animal behavior, while anthropo denial overlooks the commonalities between humans and other species.