All dogs want to do is server their master. The one that needs training is the master. Everything after that is simple.That's a hoot. Besides, personal inclination, I have no interest in being anyone or anything's master. This dog may want to please me, but it's certainly not interested in serving me. She's too busy being a dog, digging on her new found freedom and the great outdoors, along with the friendly home base for some companionship, a safe place to sleep and good food on a regular basis. Guess in the case of an actual full-time working dog, it's possible to instill that sort of sense of duty and partnership (oops there I go with my hippy-dippy attitude) - never could wrap my head around the master, slave thing. in any event, I doubt dogs have any innate sense of duty or obligation towards man or woman. Though I believe the relationship can sometimes develop into a partnership of sorts. I myself never wanted to sacrifice the time or commit to the other obligations, but I know how much it means to Paula and that changes everything. Fortunately, I usually have had a good rapport with most dogs and now that the Fates have placed this one in my care I'll do my best.