video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/5aa8112838be46569fd830eff70fabda" frameborder="0" width="1925" height="1444" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14441925Loomhttps://www.loom.com14441925https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/5aa8112838be46569fd830eff70fabda-84dc1d2b272ea18c.gif459.62In this mini podcast episode, I share a heartfelt story about kindness and how it's often learned rather than innate, using a recent family barbecue as a backdrop. I observed a young child, raised during COVID, struggling with social interactions, which led to an inappropriate behavior towards a dog. My partner handled the situation beautifully by teaching the child about empathy and perspective-taking, highlighting the importance of role modeling kindness. I encourage all of us to reflect on how we can foster kindness in ourselves and others, especially through the love and lessons our dogs provide. Let's explore together how we can create a happier world for both dogs and humans.