Gentle Doesn’t Mean Silent: A Big Dog Teaches a Boy Boundaries

people walk all over you. Your body belongs to you. Your space belongs to you. And just like Koda, you have permission to show your teeth if someone tries to take that away from you.”

Leo looked at me. I licked the dirt off his cheek. He buried his face in my mane, his small hands gripping my fur. I felt him stand a little straighter.

We walked home continue reading …