Human Canine Collaborative

The answer is: You are NOT a “bad” dog guardian.
 
Even if you didn’t walk your dog today because your body hurts too much  – you’re not a “bad” dog guardian.
 
Even if you let your dog keep barking because all you could do was sit under a weighted blanket and block your ears – you’re not a “bad” dog guardian.
 
Even if you yelled at your dog because they dragged you down the street – you’re not a “bad” dog guardian.
 
Even if you didn’t train your dog because the steps were too confusing – you’re not a “bad” dog guardian.
 
Even if you forgot to set up enrichment games because your brain jumped onto the next thing already – you’re not a “bad” dog guardian.

I know that you put your dog first no matter how much you’re struggling.

I know that when you feel your best, you give them even more.

Being a “good” dog guardian doesn’t mean being perfectly able. And it definitely doesn’t mean being perfectly “good”.

It just means being perfectly YOU.

So if being you means staying in bed, donning noise canceling headphones, stacking weighted blankets, putting off training, or asking someone else to walk your dog…do it!

Your dog will probably thank you.

❤️mydog