Mom - I figured it out...

I have celebrated 45 Mother's days in my life. I have had the same mom for all of them. On this 45th Mother's day, I decided to just look through pictures - both digital and hard copy.

Upon doing so, 

I SUDDENLY  had an AH-HA moment.

My mom has been training Guide Dogs for the Blind  for over 30 years. That means she started her passionate work with dogs around the prime of my adolescence.

I reflect on her dog experiences in relation to my adolescence and I see a few differences.

I think these dogs listened better?

I don't think these dogs talked back to her?

I think after a behavior request and maybe a treat, the dogs ALWAYS comply

Oh Mom, I can see the writing on the wall. 

These four legged companions were trainable...

A lot quicker than this kid!

Sorry I didn't always change my behaviors immediately. 

But  thank you for being patient! You are one of the most passionate and caring people I know and I have experienced that for 45 years.

I do appreciate you never tried a choke collar on me, or placing me in a crate...

 We made it and I hope you forever can enjoy the satisfaction of training your Guide Dogs, cause you deserve a break from us kids!