The Undying Love-the story of Hachiko
Hachiko 1923-1935, is the most famous dog in the world. He won over the world because of his loyalty to the owner. His story reflects the animal-human bond perfectly, where love and devotion is taken to a new level and love breaks all limits and between Hachiko and his master grows the eternal friendship and an undying love.
Humans have domesticated the dogs since around 12,000 BC, even though the human-dog relationship evolved long before. With time the dog became the pet we all love, and the human has reflected his own character on the dog. The dog has started to behave in ways that he was taught, and in ways he observed his master to behave. Dogs have an unconditional and absolute love for their master.
The story of Hachiko, reflects the unique and special relationship that can exist between the dog and his master. Hachi was a simple dog in Japan. His master dies one year later, and Hachi is left to grieve. Everyday Hachiko goes to the Shibuya train station where he used to meet his owner after work, and waits on him. Hachi waits for 10 years for his owner's return, until his own death, and he becomes a living legend. A dog's loyalty should be of absolute value to humans. By waiting for his owner Hachi showed his strong attachment to his master and the strong bond that was created between them, a eternal friendship. Anna Kiss claims, "Dogs show attachment to their owner that is, they have a special affectional relationship based on dependency between individuals that becomes evident through behavioral preferences." His wait portrays his devotion to the master. Hachiko had a genuine love, an innocent love. In his memory a bronze monument was built in Japan, and his legacy keeps on living to this day.
Humans have domesticated the dogs since around 12,000 BC, even though the human-dog relationship evolved long before. With time the dog became the pet we all love, and the human has reflected his own character on the dog. The dog has started to behave in ways that he was taught, and in ways he observed his master to behave. Dogs have an unconditional and absolute love for their master.
The story of Hachiko, reflects the unique and special relationship that can exist between the dog and his master. Hachi was a simple dog in Japan. His master dies one year later, and Hachi is left to grieve. Everyday Hachiko goes to the Shibuya train station where he used to meet his owner after work, and waits on him. Hachi waits for 10 years for his owner's return, until his own death, and he becomes a living legend. A dog's loyalty should be of absolute value to humans. By waiting for his owner Hachi showed his strong attachment to his master and the strong bond that was created between them, a eternal friendship. Anna Kiss claims, "Dogs show attachment to their owner that is, they have a special affectional relationship based on dependency between individuals that becomes evident through behavioral preferences." His wait portrays his devotion to the master. Hachiko had a genuine love, an innocent love. In his memory a bronze monument was built in Japan, and his legacy keeps on living to this day.
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