Dogs want to know that resources are managed properly, their owner has everything under control and they will be taken care of. They don't want to have to make decisions or take the initiative.

If we look at them like little human beings, then we'll miss all the important dog moments. We need to respect their wants and needs as dogs.

Our change in lifestyle over the past few decades has definitely contributed to more stress in pets generally. We have more work, more things to do, smaller properties and fences surrounding our homes.

Dogs are very perceptive and they certainly do pick up things that we humans would not. They are very sensitive to our needs and feelings.