On the socials I am occasionally shown videos of this guy doing work with shelter dogs. Often times the dogs are scared and on high alert. This guy (we'll call him Kevin) selects a dog he is interested in working with and gets in the kennel with it and starts building trust and rapport with the animal. The one I saw today showed Kevin wanting to celebrate "Barksgiving" with a shelter dog. He climbs into the kennel and sits on the floor with the dog and calmly explains what he's doing. Then Kevin starts giving the dog treats and gradually building trust with the dog. First putting treats near the dog on the floor and gradually working towards the dog taking treats out of an open hand. After this goes on for about 15 minutes, Kevin and the dog share a thanksgiving meal in the cage. Fascinating.
These videos are one of the best things on the internet. I enjoy seeing the dog open up and start to trust Kevin. It's neat to see the dog gradually relax and start to come out of it's shell. I think the relationship between dog and human is fascinating. And it's interesting to hear the commentary when Kevin talks about trust and unconditional love given unconditionally by dogs. A special bond between homo sapiens and canines.
Someday I would like to have a dog. Curious what kind of relationship the dog and I would share. Sometimes I think I'm too mean for a dog. What if I ruin the dog and it becomes mean and nasty. I wonder if I might become kind and tolerant with a dog.
When I view these types of videos, it reminds me that the world is not completely screwed up. That there is some good in humanity. It's a feel good video and makes the world a better place.
The show is called sitting with dogs. I like it. A lot.
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