There is a list of things, which are thought to be of no matter for dogs. Meanwhile, in this list one can find a bunch of things, which are indeed important for dogs, hence for their well-being. Moreover, ignorance of what really matters for a dog sometimes leads to what is called “behavior problems”.

This article continues our reflections on safety and compliance (see previous articles) in ourrelationships with dogs. It began as a conversation with friends, who would tell me, “He just wants to be near me now that he likes me.” And as I listened, I tried to explain what it really is… and what it is not. I realised how difficult it is to convey in just a few words and so I decided to write about it.