The Psychiatrist's View

From "The Neuroscience of  Human Relationships: Attachment and the Developing Social Brain" by Louis Cozolino:

"I have watched as my focused attention, consistency, and caring have been taken in like water at a desert oasis. I have experienced the gradual building of confidence and strength as my presence has been integrated and used as a source of security, guidance, and emotional safety. I have also experienced how working with my clients has changed me, inspired me, and helped me to grow. "

As the psychiatrist acts as a safe haven and secure base for his patients, so we can provide this focused attention, consistency and caring for our dogs to give them security and safety while we guide them, and in doing so, learn much ourselves.