I will always be amazed by the ability of dogs to adapt to our human world. Our society puts such demands on how our dogs have to behave that there is little space for dogs to just be dogs. They do their best to understand what we want from them, they are aware of our moods and body language. Should we not make the effort to learn more about them and their way of communication?

To me sharing a home with such a different species to ours, is a privilege. Treat your dog gently with kindness and respect and he will repay you a thousand times.

Respect4Paws’ aim is to help you understand your dog, help your dog to adapt to our world and to show you how rewarding it is to have a strong and trusting relationship with your dog.