Then we got deep into discussion about development at different stages of a dog's life.

We also talked about the various types of dog training and why our focus at Camp Doglando is relationship-focused, which may not be fully understood in an obedience-driven, "fix it" world.

That led us into how in life (school, work, family, friends, community) we may not always get positive feedback, and sometimes others may try to force their way of doing things onto us.

This discussion gave campers the opportunity to understand how we can turn those moments into learning experiences by not taking things personally and allowing our emotions to settle before responding, giving us insight into what we do and why we do it.