It was a cool morning at Mas Torrencito, with the aroma of the countryside and the sound of dogs running around the yard. I, Miguel, observed how Manuela, my old Golden, had an expression of those who anticipate a good conversation. I knew I was in for another canine lesson in life. The Canine Philosophy of Relationships according to Manuela
Dogs also have their preferences
Manuela : «You know, Miguel? it seems that if I don’t like a dog, boom! I am aggressive or unsociable.
I laughed internally. Manuela, with an ironic tone, had just summarized in a few words something she saw every day.
The Double Morality of Humans
Miguel : «You mean when you don’t like another dog, it’s always your fault?»
Manuela : «Exactly. Look, if I meet a dog I don’t like, I try to be polite. I ignore it, or I go the other way. But of course, if someone doesn’t like my reaction, they say that I’m difficult or that I need to socialize. On the other hand, humans… oh, Miquel!
Miguel : «So, according to you, humans have the right to criticize, but if you rub your nose with another dog, they look at you like you’re a rebel.»
Manuela : «As it is. And it’s not that I’m not trying to be kind, but listen, I don’t have to like everyone! There are dogs that just aren’t my style. And of course, if they see me kissing a in particular, the comments of ‘what a spoiled brat!’, ‘look at her, she only likes this one’, but they will never understand me, will they?
Canine Simplicity and Human Complication. The Canine Philosophy of Relationships according to Manuela
We laughed together, while Manuela threw me a look full of complicity. I knew that, deep down, the words held more truth than I wanted to admit.
Miguel : «You know, I think I understand you more than you think. After all, humans go through this too. But maybe you dogs have the advantage of not being so complicated. You don’t need to talk to say the things, just act. But you’re right about something: sometimes we project our own insecurities onto you.»
Manuela : «Exactly. We limit ourselves to the essentials. If I like a dog, I approach. If not, then nothing happens, I go on my way. But for you, everything must have an explanation. And the end, make things more complicated than necessary.»
A Lesson in Simplicity
We watch as some new dogs enter the yard. Manuela, ever observant, approached to greet some and avoided others with the naturalness and elegance of a lady. No forcing, no excuses, just following your instinct.
Miguel : «Perhaps we should learn from you, Manuela. Less words and more actions, less prejudice and more intuition. Even if you don’t always like everyone, you know perfectly well who you care about and who you don’t.»
Manuela : «You know, Miguel, I’m glad you’re starting to understand. It’s not a lack of socialization, it’s just that sometimes I just prefer the company of some people more than others. And that should be fine, right? «
Final Reflection The Canine Philosophy of Relationships according to Manuela
And so, between a smile and a wagging tail, Manuela left me another valuable lesson. Because in the end, if we humans lived with more simplicity and less judgement, maybe we could enjoy life like her: free of complications, with genuine relationships and, above all, knowing that we don’t need to like everyone to be happy.
From Mas Torrencito we wish you a good day and may your dog accompany you!!!!
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