This started as an episode of me talking about the dates that Greer and I have. Dates are just times we have to do activities together and when I do a lot of my observations and studies of her. She knows me far better than I know her, and I consider myself responsible to learn as much as I can about her so I can be a better partner.

I wandered off into social psychology, the Stanford prison study, and how people often believe they are superior to animals and therefore must dominate them. And how all of that feels icky to me.

There are questions and ideas in this episode that might spark something in you. If you don't already have dates or activities with your dog or if you would like to know your dog better, this might be a good one for you. 

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