Comments on: Do You Know Your Dog’s Point Of View?

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:42:13 +0000

I try to see the world through both my boys eyes. Mity is getting so demanding now he is getting older, he is not shy in coming forwards and annoyingly if he doesn’t get his own way he will bark, constantly, until you figure out what he wants!

By: one person's view

one person's view — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 15:15:48 +0000

My dog’s point of view is all about this: PEE ON ALL THINGS! Thankfully, only on walks. He doesn’t pee inside. Inside, his point of view is, “Why aren’t we on a walk?”

By: Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom

Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 06:05:26 +0000

Once Callie’s leash restrictions can be completely lifted outside — and the gates taken down inside and put away — I will once again be able to enjoy watching my girls sniff around the yard or bark at squirrels or stalk the birdies. Of course, that is, as long as it’s not cold and rainy. Then we come inside and watch movies with Sam, or play with the toys. Since Ducky and Shadow sometimes get into arguments over toys, I usually give them turns playing with me alone downstairs. Callie joins in the fun for a little while and then takes a nap. There are two toys that Ducky barks at. I’ll have to find my video and send it to you for Honey’s birthday. (Sorry, I’ve been way behind this week so haven’t shared yet.)

By: Theresa

Theresa — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 03:09:41 +0000

I try to figure out my dogs point of view – but don’t always hit the mark. It is a lot of fun to see how their minds work in a lot of situations and try to figure out their thought process.

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:50:59 +0000

I too have often wondered why people stop dogs from doing “dog things” I love to watch Harley – I could do it for hours. Dogs seem to have such a simplistic way of looking at things. I would love to be able to adopt that principle. Their approach towards life in general is clear to me, “don’t worry – be happy.” Wouldn’t that be great?

By: Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner

Jessica @ YouDidWhatWithYourWeiner — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:56:55 +0000

Hmm…something clicked when I though of it from my dog’s view? Chester was my first dog as an adult and when he was a puppy he was very, very naughty. He chewed up so much stuff and pottied on the rug. He was always under foot and annoying. Then one day I had an epiphany – he was a dog, not a cat. Maybe he needed me to “bend to his demands” and give him focused attention when I got home from work. Maybe he was doing all of that stuff to get my attention or because he was bored and lonely. I can’t say that when my attitude and actions changed all of the issues went away but there was a HUGE shift in his behavior and the kind of dog he was for me.

By: Clowie

Clowie — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:49:37 +0000

The hall is my favourite spot to settle in when everyone is busy because I can keep track of where everyone is.

By: MyDogLikes

MyDogLikes — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:48:36 +0000

I really enjoyed this post. I know there are times when I am in a hurry and don’t give the boys as much sniffing time as they would like, or get frustrated at them barking outside when I should just take more time to consider their perspective. They don’t ask for much and its the least we can do to consider their point of view and why they may be doing what they are doing!

Its funny, if we have two people settled in opposite sides of the house, they insist on settling in the middle as well!

By: Jen Gabbard

Jen Gabbard — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:53:26 +0000

Yes I’ve seen all those dog owners do the same – pulling and tugging their dogs away from whatever interesting smells they find. I let Laika smell whatever she wants as long as it’s not horse poop. We live on a dirt road and there’s quite a bit of it, I made the mistake of not paying much attention awhile back, and when I looked down at Laika she was rolling around in it – happy as can be.

By: Jodi

Jodi — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:54:30 +0000

I suck at training my dogs, especially for tricks, but Delilah (all on her own) can sit like a trained bear. It’s the cutest/coolest thing. I’ll try and get a photo.

I do try and see the world through my dog’s eyes, I don’t always succeed, but I do try. Honey is lucky to have you.