Family boundaries and celebrations: Why exclusion from a dinner plan led to a difficult decision regarding a birthday event

He injured two handlers, nearly tore apart an evaluation room, and hasn’t allowed anyone within arm’s reach since.”

Ethan’s voice was barely a whisper. “He lost his partner on the field.”

Karen nodded sadly. “And he blamed himself. Dogs don’t understand trauma the way we do, Ethan. They just feel the pain and protect what’s left. For Thor, that pain continue reading …