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Unread 08-13-2014, 12:36 AM   #143 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by f3lix View Post
I view dogs as a perfect example of parenting. If your dog barks uncontrollably and you have no control over it, you'll be a shitty parent. If you can wrap your dog up in a heartbeat when it gets out of line, you'll be a great parent. Same goes with hitting, hurting, not giving it medical attention, etc... From a time commitment standpoint, not even close to a child.
Actually agree with DH on this one. Being a parent is not about "absolute behavioral control", but about truly understanding, loving, and communicating effectively with another human being. Many of these qualities can (and should) also be used with training dogs.

No one "owns" a dog any more than they "own" their children. And unlike dogs, children grow up and very real consequences come from how they view their childhood.

No one is ever going to fear you, F3lix (beyond band students and inept parents). You're just not the kind of "fear-inspiring" type of guy. I'd recommend giving that one up and working more on empathy, in general. You'll be much more successful in life.

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