Dogs are unique animals because they can immediately become a part of your family.You know this question is true if you have had your dog for a long time.From prehistoric times, there has been a strong bond between humans and animals.
Just imagine, a prehistoric hunter finds a lost wolf cub and brings the cub home and cares for it.They probably realized that the cub fit quite nicely into their home. To top it off the hunter probably found that the wolf was helpful for practical reasons as well.
Part of the reason for this is because wolves and dogs in general have similar social systems to those in the human world.A dominant adult male leads all others in the pack to help them survive.A strong and competent female will step in if the leader oversteps his bounds.
A pack of dogs has to work together just like your family works together in a group.Both sides have social bonds and loyalty. It doesn’t matter whether this family group or pack of dogs fight, they are always united and come together when it matters.
Dogs possess a vast array of strengths. They are incredibly alert, have a strong sense of smell and many are superior hunters. Their ability to survive on something as small as food scraps makes them ideal to have around whether you’re referring to ancient or modern times.
Of course, the wolf pack that prehistoric man would have found isn’t quite as gentle and kind as the dogs we keep in our homes today. Wolves had just the rough type of personality that suited the prehistoric people, just like dogs suit our families today. It is our own domestication of dogs that makes them more and more suitable to living the family lifestyle with each passing generation of dog.
A strong bond was created by the mesh created between the human culture and the dog culture.It doesn’t matter what kind of dog you have, it is a friend that will stick with you for life.
You might not use the dog as you primary means of survival like some groups did years ago, but it’s likely your dog has its own role.Some of the roles of dogs today are..
* Herding on farms
* Finding illegal drugs
* Helping to lead blind people
* Home protection
* Rescue services
Beyond those extraordinary roles your dog can develop a special, emotional bond with you and the other members of your family.Your dog will be there to comfort you and play with you.
Nurturing and caring are essential for dogs to thrive.You have a friend for life as long are you feed them and provide them with attention.
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This post was written by admin on March 13, 2009
