Dog Stewardship

DON'T JUST OWN THE DOG. KNOW THE DOG.

The Bully Pully Philosophy of Dog Stewardship is about understanding the whole dog and building a better relationship through observation, responsibility, fair communication, and appropriate outlets.

Mind

Engagement, learning, problem-solving, and emotional state matter.

Body

Movement, physical work, recovery, and age-appropriate conditioning matter.

Environment

Dogs are shaped by where and how they live. Good stewardship considers the dog's daily world.

Communication

Clear, fair, consistent communication helps dogs understand what is expected.

Fulfillment

Different dogs have different drives and needs. The goal is to give those drives productive outlets.

Relationship

Everything comes back to the bond between dog and steward.

Stewardship is not one training method. It is the ongoing practice of learning the individual dog in front of you and making better decisions for that dog.