I’m not a dog trainer or behaviorist, and I don’t play one at Homeward Bound. But over the years I have learned a thing or two from those who are trainers and from the hundreds of dogs I have met there.  Humans tend to think of their dogs as furry little humans but the truth is that dogs are simpler creatures and not appropriate subjects for deep psychoanalysis. They do, however, have patterns of behavior and social norms that humans would do well to become familiar with if they want to avoid miscommunication with their beloved pets. A few days…