I never had the chance to grow up with dogs, so when I got my first puppy as an adult, I had to Google just about everything, from what dogs can eat to how to train them.
One thing that I would always come across is the phrase “it’s never the dog’s fault” in regards to the dog doing something wrong, such as peeing on the carpet or going through the trash, or any other action the owner doesn’t like. Though I don’t completely agree with the statement, it definitely taught me a lot about accountability, leadership, and even parenting.
Sometimes we like to blame anything and anyone for why something bad happened. We have to take a step back and see what part we played in the situation. I know a lot of the “bad” things that my dog does are a result of me not doing what I was supposed to do.
My dog might pee on the carpet, which is bad, but maybe I took too long to take her out, or I gave her too much water, or I wasn’t looking at her cues telling me that she had to potty.
Parenting can be the same way. A child can misbehave and get into a lot of trouble, but the child can’t take all of the blame. Maybe it’s the parent’s fault. However your life turns out, whether good or bad, it might not be anyone’s fault but yours. You also influence those that you’re in charge of, as well as those that you’re often around.
Understand that you have a bigger influence on them than you think, and make the right choices, as well as hold yourself accountable when needed.
FLY, BLACK BOY 