Feedback

• Purpose:
  • Companionship, enjoyment, and sometimes social status for the owner.
  • Food, shelter, safety, care, and belonging for the dog.
• Inputs:
  • Dog: being itself, responding to training, basic cooperation (house rules, commands).
  • Owner: food, water, shelter, safety, training, veterinary care, exercise, socialization, cleanup, time, and attention.
• Outputs:
  • Companionship and emotional connection.
  • Shared experiences (walks, play, trips).
  • Security and awareness (barking, presence, warning behaviors).
• Success criteria:
  • Dog is healthy, safe, and well cared for.
  • Dog is up to date on vaccinations and basic medical care.
  • Dog is reasonably well-mannered and responds to commands appropriate to its breed and age.
  • Owner enjoys the relationship and feels the dog adds value to their life.
  • Dog is treated as a valued member of the household.
  • The relationship is enjoyable for both dog and owner.
• Exceptions:
  • Biting or dangerous aggression.
  • Excessive barking or destructive behavior.
  • Dog escaping or getting lost.
  • Dog illness or injury.
  • Abuse or neglect by the owner.
  • Fights with other dogs.
  • Chasing or harming people or animals.
  • Handled through training, behavior modification, medical care, containment, rehoming, or intervention by professionals when needed.