You may be a bit puzzled by the title of this episode of the podcast. Isn’t feeling sympathy for a canine in distress a natural response for most human beings? Indeed it is...and therein, ironically, lies the problem. You’ll notice that the title of this podcast episode isn’t “Feel Sorry for a Dog.” It’s “HOW to Feel Sorry for a Dog.” While there’s certainly nothing wrong with feeling sorry for a dog in need, if the goal is helping the canine through their suffering, outward expressions of sympathy can actually be quite detrimental. Our human sympathy must drive us to behave in ways that truly help the dog achieve relaxation, stability and peace. We’ll talk about that today on the Canine Lowe-Down.