While playing with my family and dog down the beach I was approached by a massive Great Dane. I stand 170cm tall or about 5.6/5.7 and this dogs head reached my chest.
I watched him move and he was surprisingly graceful. Trotting about almost like a horse. What I noticed the most about him was his calm nature. He was not in yr face but rather a gentle giant. My toddler who is normally frightened by other dogs that are not ours, was happily laughing at this massive creature as it circled around her. And I was not worried in the least. His owners were also near by.
But I once again found myself comparing an everyday thing to a D/S relationship. Well in this case the characteristics of a good Dominant. If you notice a lot of small dogs (I used to own a Jack Russell) have what we call "small dog syndrome" were they puff out their chest, bark and try to take on larger dogs. Trying best to assert themselves in the pack or to be taken seriously by the obviously larger animal. Sometimes this trick works. But it is really only a trick and soon that small dog is seen for what it is. Assertive and all show. Now these smaller dogs can be deathly loyal and super cute to cuddle but will nip or bark at anything that threatens their happy little world.
Now a large dog like I met today has no need for such games. He was instantly noticed even though he didn't make a sound. His stature was enough. He stood tall and confident yet was loving and gentle. And the other dogs large or small had no effect on him. Graceful in all his movements.
I'm sure you can see where I am going with this analogy. And comparing doms to dogs did make me giggle to myself, with no disrespect intended. If you are a new dom please dont be a little dog. Find yrself a Great Dane to teach you and you will have no issues being noticed ?
