Ego vs. Knowledge

The egocentric worldview that has permeated our culture for so long must change.

The belief that hu[man] is at the top and exerts power and control over beings who are deemed “lesser-than” is wrong.

This notion has destroyed our relationship with the environment, animals in the wild, and domestic companions who live with us.

Ego and control have no place in living with, caring for, and training dogs. Period.

Dogs are not robots. They are not here to feed our egos by being commanded around with no agency or choice. Despite what coercion trainers peddle, our relationship with dogs does not need to be an adversarial one.

Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and knowledge are at the other end of the spectrum - and that is the worldview I fight for.