There is a
considerable difference in the goal to bringing up people and animals! The
method can sometimes be the same but the goal should never be questioned; and
understanding of this varies with the civilization and cultural background. In
a democracy, it must be clear that all individuals is in the center, to be
individually, in order to operate satisfactorily in a flock. In other social
forms there are completely different attributes.
In these
notes, we have chosen to focus on animal upbringing and in this case the dog.
The dog is born with the bitch as the pack leader. In civilized countries the
role is changing of pack leader in the human assumes the responsibility for the
dog. An upbringing to adapt to his role in the pack is made with varying
results. The dog adapted to follow the leader, unlike human democracy where we
try to bring each individual responsible person. We have also built up a form
of society to support this form of education. The Human's goal is to as
independent individuals to take personal responsibility for independent life.
The civilized dog's goal is to be dependent on their leader. To be able to live
peacefully in society puts people up different rules for themselves and their
surroundings. In a democracy, the Human is responsible for the dog's rules and
rights;
The dog's rights
Right to
understanding and management
I belong to
a different species than you. You must learn and understand my rules I live by
them, not for yours.
The
right to food and water
Allow me to
always have fresh water and get regular meals. It is a condition that I should
feel good.
Right to
protection
You are my
leader and my protector. Expose me not to risk. Protect me against anything
that is dangerous and frightening. Do not allow anyone to force himself on me.
Do not allow children to play with me unattended.
The right to exercise
I need to
exercise a few hours each day to feel good.
Right
not to be beaten
An
aggressive action from you makes me afraid and uncertain.
Entitled
to kind treatment
You cannot
apologize to me if you failed in your mood. So I do not understand. Are you
irritated, do not let it go out of me. It is your kindness which is the
foundation of my happiness.
The
right to companionship
I'm a pack
animal, and companionship is important to me. You must leave me; let it not be
more than the total five hours in a day.
Right to
veterinary care
If I become
ill or injured, you have to take me to the vet. I have a right to healthcare.
Right to
care
No one has
felt ill from too much care and love. However, lack of it. Let me see that you
care about me and that you love me.
The
right to protection from heat and cold
I am more
sensitive than you to heat. Will I be cooled can I become ill. Bind me out or
let me be alone in the car when it is hot or cold.
Right to self-control
Let our relationship be mutual. Let me express my will too. I do not
passively want to being ordered. I want to feel some control over my situation.
Right to education
I need to go to school. I need to learn all the different rules which apply
to be able to fit in your community and in your family.
The right not to suffer One day I'll be old. My life is much shorter than yours. But do not let me
suffer. My life is in your hands.
