05/12/2026
I used to think that it was good if dogs greeted me with excitement. I wanted it to happen because I believed it was a reflection of how much they loved / approved of me.
It wasnât until I learned dog psychology that I understood that above all else dogs are seeking safety, clarity, direction and peace.
Once learned this, I immediately began to do what was hard for me, which was NOT create excitement when I came home or left for the day. I began to play the long game and prioritized their big picture over my short term comfort.
Another important point to see here is that in the animal world -space means respect.
If a dog will jump all over you like that, it is a clear indication that they do not respect you in the way that you probably believe they do.
If you want a life where you can bring your dog places and have them listen and respect you, it is important to represent leadership rather than party energy all the time.
This is the stuff very few people want to hear or are open to accepting. AND, I assure you that your life with ypur dogs will get bigger and more peaceful and fun when you start to understand how they see the world rather than how we do and as a result assume they do.
Dogs do not think like us or want the same things. If you open your mind to that it will take you further in ypur relationship with them than you could possibly imagine.
