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\"Walking<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Book Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Sam D. Burndorfer.
Resident dog at Karl Burndorfer\u2019s home.
Behavioral Researcher and Associate Professor
of Canine Studies at DogU

Presentation given to Shepherd\u2019s Toastmasters
Group 2017-Jun-15
From the Calgary Catholic School District Head
Office boardroom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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I know you were expecting Professor Sam to come and deliver his awesome presentation covering his ground breaking work with people.
He texted me this morning and unfortunately he got \u201ctied up\u201d and asked if I could present it for him.
He recommended I only give a short intro on him.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men,
that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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He is a leading figure on unconditional love, and his favorite scripture is Matt 5:16.
He took this scripture seriously and built a life full of rich & rewarding experiences. It came to him that he could share these and he decided to write a companion book to one called \u2018Preach my Gospel\u2019.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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His version is called \u201cPreach my gospel for missionary minded dogs\u201d.
The material for his book came from these
experiences. He started connecting with dogs
and their owners back in 2006. Since then he
has honed his many natural gifts to maximize
his effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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He worked on that enthusiastic hop and a skip in his walk; in maintaining good hygiene, and of course, perfecting the haircut for bigger paws and ears to retain that puppy adorableness
factor. All crucial factors when breaking the ice with strangers you meet.

Note: Getting that haircut just right matters more than a good meal.
By reading Sam\u2019s book, you\u2019ll be able to overcome any shyness or apprehensions you may have over making new friendships.
Why, because your dog will be taking care of that for you.

You\u2019ll be more fit than ever before as you take on his prescribed healthier lifestyle, and he will help you make your mark in the community.

It\u2019s all in his book, so let me cover with you today, the main highlights, and see if he can convert you to his new way of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Book<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam\u2019s starts off covering some basics about picking the best breed, in case you don\u2019t have a dog already. He wants you to know that not all dogs equally suited for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Puppies are, because they\u2019re just so cute and playful. These are key attributes to retain if you want to
    instantly connect with people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. We know size matters, the bigger you are the more you can frighten, the smaller you are, the more
    you can annoy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. He indicates black dogs get a bad rap because people associate black with evil. He thinks it\u2019s mostly
    due to cats. See his chapter on Black dog syndrome.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. So the perfect breed, to further you in this cause, is a blonde Cairn Terrier, which just so happens to
    be his breed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Black dog syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Black dog syndrome or big black dog syndrome is a disputed phenomenon in which black dogs are passed over for adoption in favor of lighter colored animals. Animal shelters often use the
    term BBD, or big black dog, to describe the type of larger dark-colored mixed breed said to be typically passed over by adopters.
    Picture shows a rescued BBD (Big Black Dog)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    He then discusses how \u201cDaily Routines<\/strong>\u201d lay the foundation for building your network of new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Dogs love to go on walks. None of this
      \u201copening the back door and letting them
      decimate your back yard\u201d stuff. Real walks, with poop bags (large ones) and a long <\/strong>leash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Best times for walks varies, and depends on folks in your neighborhood. It\u2019s optimum to have a morning walk, a get home from work walk, and an evening walk. You just need to work out<\/strong> when the other dog walkers are out on their
      walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The distance <\/strong>you cover in your walks
      determines the size of your network. Just
      remember, people can\u2019t manage more than 150
      friends. Based off research by Sam\u2019s associate Robin Dunbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Finally, Get in the habit of limiting the use of headphone and other distracting devices, so no one feels they\u2019re interrupting you.
      Watch the video by Sam\u2019s close research
      associate: Robin Dunbar\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Next he covers \u201cBuilding Credibility<\/strong>\u201d by doing
      \u201cGood Works<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. He starts by stating you should always have a
        couple <\/strong>extra poop <\/strong>bags in case you need to share, and always pick up the poop (a potential <\/strong>concern if you\u2019re distracted on a cellphone).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Make sure your poop bag is big <\/strong>enough to pick up some litter that you may see along the way. You need to show that \u201cCaring for the Community\u201d thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Have a note pad or phone to remember<\/strong>
        names <\/strong>of the dogs, and later on, the owner\u2019s names. People and dogs always like it when someone remembers their name. See P83 Dale Carnegie\u2019s book \u201cHow to win friends & influence People\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Bring a couple extra dog biscuits; the preferred brands are Milk Bone, medium sized.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Sam then gets into \u201cWhat your dogs will do for you<\/strong>\u201d.
        Dogs love their owners unconditionally<\/strong>, so he states that dogs are already great examples for us <\/strong>to follow.
        Did you know your <\/strong>dog\u2019s happiness and excitement for going on a walk, will spill over to you, and from you to others. They have proven <\/strong>this, and Sam has added some material in his book on the \u201cDynamic spread of happiness in a large social network<\/strong>\u201d. The study showed that the influence of someone that\u2019s happy outweighs the influence of someone that\u2019s unhappy, and it\u2019s contagious<\/strong>.
        The research is from the Dynamic spread of happiness in a large social network: longitudinal analysis over 20 years in the Framingham Heart Study, US National Library of Medicine, 2008-12-04.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \"Happiness
        Fig 1 Happiness clusters in the Framingham social network. Graphs show largest component of friends, spouses, and siblings at exam 6 (centred on year 1996, showing 1181 individuals) and exam 7 (year 2000, showing 1020 individuals). Each node represents one person (circles are female, squares are male). Lines between nodes indicate relationship (black for siblings, red for friends and spouses). Node colour denotes mean happiness of ego and all directly connected (distance 1) alters, with blue shades indicating least happy and yellow shades indicating most happy (shades of green are intermediate)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Fig 4 Alter type and happiness in the Framingham social network. Friends, spouses, siblings, and neighbours significantly influence happiness, but only if they live close to ego. Effects estimated with generalised estimating equation logit models of happiness on several different subsamples of the network (see table S6 in appendix on bmj.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Once you leave the house, all prepared with a smile, your dog will lead you to other dogs. As you\u2019re dragged to the other dog with their owner, just say things like \u201cYour dog\u2019s sure is cute\u201d or \u201cThat\u2019s an interesting breed\u201d, or \u201cHow long have you had your dog?\u201d. See his book for the complete list of \u201cPeople Intros\u201d.

        http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2013\/11\/01\/240817359\/can-you-smile-your-way-to-success<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        The secret here is that you already have
        common interests. Both of you love dogs, you
        live in the same community, and you like the
        benefits of being outdoor and walking. For this
        last one, see his chapter with Marilyn Powell on
        Walking Matters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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        Two part podcast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/radio\/ideas\/walkingmatters-part-1-1.2914039<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. http:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/radio\/ideas\/walkingmatters-part-2-1.2914045<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Sam then covers the last ingredient,
          \u201cConsistency over Time\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. As you go through the routine of your daily
            walks, you meet the same people again and
            again.
            The chatting gets past the fluff, and develops
            into friendships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. You\u2019re getting all the health benefits of
            walking, being outdoors, and experiencing
            nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. You get opportunities to help one another, by dog sitting, sharing your skills with these
            friends, or just chatting with those who like to chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. And your community gets safer and cleaner
            with all those dog patrols with litter bags.
            So that about covers the main highlights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            In conclusion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            I hope this has helped you to see that Sam has a great book here. He has laid out pretty simple steps to help you develop lots of friendships, with minimal effort on your part. That you can make a real difference in your community, and you can feel great that you are letting your light shine, showing your good works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n