Originally Posted by
Harambulus 
A dog might be naughty if you let it and especially if you don't let it out for walks and to play. So it doesnt act up its important to give it attention on YOUR terms. I think this explanation is better than the me vs it dichotomy.
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I think it's fine to have pleasurable activities, lots of fun things to do--it's always a matter of balance, sanity, safety and not hurting oneself or others.
I have to laugh at the dog analogy. Re Cesar of Dog Whisperer with his "schhh!" at bad beasty behavior. That would work.
