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A small garbage can inside of a wire dog kennel, in an office
"Being in a position of power with the discretion to apply punishment or reward to others allows the powerhouses the freedom to do as they like or act inconsistently in so far as it serves their interests." (Tobore TO, 2023) Elevated power can inhibit self-reflection or introspection; it can decrease empathy and compassion. From Plato to Lord Acton, the tendency for power to corrupt has been widely discussed. The relationship between humans and dogs (and other animals and certain groups of people) is one where power dynamics are typically skewed. To stop this corruption and fister balance and mutual ism in the relationship, we must increase our efforts to be self-reflective, compassionate, empathetic, and fair.
A tan and white dog sits in the back seat of a car with a person. He is looking around with a worried expression. Then, the dog lies on the floor in front of a trainer who is sitting on the floor. The trainer holds up a large clear vinyl muzzle. The dog puts his nose into the muzzle voluntarily, and gets a treat. Later, the dog wear the muzzle on his head and the trainer pokes treats through a large hole in the front of the muzzle.
How it Started: a gray cat licks treat goo off of an orange rubber bite block How it's Going: the cat bites on the block and the trainer places and empty capsule in the cat's mouth. The cat swallows the capsule. A smaller cat in the background watches eagerly and enviously
A small cat and a dog perform Sit-Stay while a trainer walks a figure 8 around them
How it Started: a young black labrador retriever dog pulls on the leash and jumps up on the trainer How it's Going: the same dog walks up to the trainer and the trainer's dog, sits without being asked, and the trainer gives the dog a treat