From Control Freak, To Science Geek

There is something to be said about the powerful feeling you get when you are in complete control. It feels good when you’re able to manipulate all aspects of your life to create outcomes that are in your favor. Confidence, autonomy, empowerment oh my! But this natural desire to control and have perfection has carried over into every aspect of our lives, including our relationships with our dogs. We control access to our dogs’ basic needs, and so we also believe we must maintain and control our dog’s behaviors and this just isn’t so.