A post from my thepowerofnoblog blog, which asks the question of how, like performing dogs in the circus of life,  we're often expected to learn new tricks,  to get along in society, or else we'll have to go without the nice doggie treats and fresh straw in our enclosure, if we decide to bite the hand that feeds us. Another, perhaps not so obvious issue arises, when we are controlled in our behaviour, or want to control others' behaviours, which I'll also share a few thoughts on, too. Oh yes, it's a big ol' psychology fest, with some sociology and spiritual/moral woo woo chucked in as well, and I try to balance all the balls in the air. Hopefully you'll find it a fun exploration of the topic.