normal dogs bite
normal dogs have no standards as to appropriate elimination sites with the exception of “where I sleep is out of bounds”
normal dogs do not come when called if something more interesting is going on
normal dogs default to responding to new stimuli in their environment fearfully. Fear is a survival adaptation and keeps a dog safe.
normal dogs chew, dissect, and destroy things
normal dogs resource guard
normal dogs bark and growl
normal dogs dig holes
normal dogs hump legs
normal dogs vocalize when left alone
normal dogs chase squirrels, deer, and cats
normal dogs kill small animals
normal dogs pull on the leash
normal dogs often like to run around as fast as they can, even if they knock over small children or grandma in the process
normal dogs lift their legs and pee on trees, even when we bring those trees into our houses and put lights and ornaments all over them
normal dogs like to sniff EVERYTHING – crotches (human and canine), fire hydrants, trees, bushes, gopher holes
normal dogs eat poop
normal dogs tear up the garbage, counter surf, and eat expensive panties or heels
normal dogs roll in poop and dead things
normal dogs do not like every dog they meet
normal dogs do not want to be hugged, kissed, touched, or stared at by every person they meet in every situation
normal dogs don’t like having their nails trimmed, mats removed from their coat, or grooming
normal dogs don’t naturally love being crated
normal dogs don’t naturally love wearing sweaters, being carried in purses or strollers, or wearing booties
She's done all that and then some. Check out the blog it's from, it's pretty good. http://blogs.dogster.com/dog-training/the-myth-of-normal-dogs/2010/11/
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