" Maar misschien ben ik ook sceptisch omdat ik niet geloof dat omgang met mij de grootste beloning voor mijn hond is. Zelfstandige donders dat het zijn, ben ik bang dat ik tot op zekere hoogte wel leuk ben, maar dat eerst een uurtje of twee zelf op stap achter de konijnen aan toch ook zeer hoog op de prioriteitenlijst staat.
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Handler: You should do this because you love me.
Siberian (truthfully): Love is a feeling, not a reason.
Handler (a bit pompous): It is important that you do this.
Siberian (with great wisdom): Humans give importance to the wrong things.
Handler (growing angry): If you don't do this, I'll punish you.
Siberian (with dignity): Then I may have no choice but to comply. But I can choose not to trust or like you.
Handler (calmer, trying another approach): I'll make it fun for you.
Siberian (interested): How much fun?
Handler: So much fun that you'll beg for more!
Siberian: On that basis, I'll try it. But remember, I'm easily bored. This better be good.
Now, if the handler was trying to get this Siberian to run, the dialogue would be much different:
Handler: I want you to run like the wind.
Siberian: I'm already gone!
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