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<blockquote data-quote="dain_bramage" data-source="post: 933416" data-attributes="member: 11097">I never had the joy of being able to have my own canine bro. It has not been feasible. I am a bit jealous of those that do. I see one at the university. He's a golden retriever. He is so chill and friendly. He does not require a leash on campus as he follows his human friend wherever she goes. He sat immediately after I commanded. He also did shake a paw. One of my odd ball friends had a shop dog where she worked. The dog was a golden retriever. She would wait patiently outside the door of the shop when her human buddy, the store owner, would go across the street. She was very calm and gentle and very much the epitome of a shop dog. Dogs are bros and they love having a job or task for them to complete. I plan on getting a dog in the near future. &nbsp;I think taking care of a dog and training one is very similar to how a person works with younger or less wise followers or comrades, whatever. Structure is hugely important as well as positive reinforcement plus appropriate discipline. If a dog or follower knows what his job is, knows where he fits, and has the right person to guide him then that dog/follower will do well. Which leads to the nature vs nurture argument but whatever. The point I think is that given the right training or conditioning people can follow orders much like a well behaved dog can. People can also, like dogs, be fiercely loyal and protective of those they love and/or respect and can be valuable members of a large group of people. I very much enjoy the company of dogs. Fellow students I do not.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="dain_bramage, post: 933416, member: 11097"] I never had the joy of being able to have my own canine bro. It has not been feasible. I am a bit jealous of those that do. I see one at the university. He's a golden retriever. He is so chill and friendly. He does not require a leash on campus as he follows his human friend wherever she goes. He sat immediately after I commanded. He also did shake a paw. One of my odd ball friends had a shop dog where she worked. The dog was a golden retriever. She would wait patiently outside the door of the shop when her human buddy, the store owner, would go across the street. She was very calm and gentle and very much the epitome of a shop dog. Dogs are bros and they love having a job or task for them to complete. I plan on getting a dog in the near future. I think taking care of a dog and training one is very similar to how a person works with younger or less wise followers or comrades, whatever. Structure is hugely important as well as positive reinforcement plus appropriate discipline. If a dog or follower knows what his job is, knows where he fits, and has the right person to guide him then that dog/follower will do well. Which leads to the nature vs nurture argument but whatever. The point I think is that given the right training or conditioning people can follow orders much like a well behaved dog can. People can also, like dogs, be fiercely loyal and protective of those they love and/or respect and can be valuable members of a large group of people. I very much enjoy the company of dogs. Fellow students I do not. [/QUOTE]

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