Growing with Bali dogs

Before her feet touched earth, she was reaching, connecting with fur.

Her time with three Bali dogs began as an inquisitive baby.  A period where she learned limits boundaries and those especially important canine/ human rules, Bali style.  Their connection has endured and as the dogs have aged, she has moved into a childhood that is being shaped and influenced by an interdependent relationship.  Their symbiotic union has been naturally fostered by the environment she lives in and gently guided by older humans. 

Bali dogs are genetically designed to be community members, to fit in with the rhythm and flow of Balinese life. Fine tuning has been going on for thousands of years, an unconscious coupling of human and canine, their conjoined survival was/is dependent on collective safety.  Bali dogs free roaming instinct/tendency has always been predicated upon a no aggression, swift punishment rule.

Their designated duties became a bloodline intelligence.  Alert on any incoming threats, guard against any intruder type, clean up/control waste, companion/protector for family, play source for children.

The relationship of dogs and children is not unique, it is an incredibly important stage in childhood development.  It is universally accepted that in most child/dog unions, a more empathetic human adult has emerged.    

It is hoped that what three dogs and one child will gain from their ongoing relationship will simply be nothing more than what it is. 

​An opportunity to positively grow from their experience, in their ongoing ancient and historically unique Balinese way.