DOG Training TOYS

For roughly 30,000 years, human beings and dogs have had a fascinat¬ing and rewarding relationship. At the core of human-dog interaction are some very interesting similarities. Humans and dogs are both highly social beings with numerous sophisticated communication skills. Both species are group or pack oriented and territorial. Although we were once competitors for food, the relationship between humans and dogs has evolved into a symbiotic one.

A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

Everyone comes from some kind of family and every family has a structure, with different members having different responsibilities to that group. For thousands of years the roles family members were expected to perform remained fairly consistent. Although family roles today are much less rigid, it’s still true that each member has some responsibility to the group. Some members are responsible for finan¬cial resources, while others are responsible for taking care of or man¬aging the household. Even small children are responsible for getting an education.

Yet, dogs are kept as pets without any job other than to provide amusement and affection. This is a relatively new development— almost within living memory, common everyday dogs were members of the family with clearly defined roles. They guarded our property, provided personal protection, herded our livestock, rid our house-holds of vermin, helped us hunt, pulled carts and sleds and located lost people.
For the majority of human history, most people had far less dis-posable income than they do today. There was no dog food industry, and dogs consumed our leftovers. Because houses did not have elec-tronic alarm systems, dogs slept outside to patrol around the house. Because there was no forced or central heating, doors were kept closed as we moved from room to room and only occupied rooms were heated. This meant the dog had to follow us and had no opportunity to move…