Flo,
If you examine your impressions of 'dan' you will probably recognize aspects about him that you either admire or dislike. Something that leaves an impression. That may be the reason he is in your dream. I am guessing it is opposite of who you are. The dog would represent some aspect of your
psyche, perhaps your human/animal nature. The aspect that is different may involve personality. Is his personality different from yours. One being say an
introvert, the other an
extrovert?
The dog show. Perhaps this is your personality on display {there is a stage, suggesting a play?, and an audience in the dream}.
Note: This is what dreams are. Plays,
displays of your life. Very often in a dream you are the actor, the director and the aduience.
It may be you are not 'trained' for this kind of attention. Or it may be you seek this kind of attention. It could hing on your
personality type. If so the 'dan' in your dream would become/represent a part of you, requesting something out of you that you are not sure you possess. Or are 'trained' for. Your inner
masculine self may be weak or undeveloped thus this part of you is not prepared for this request [upon yourself}.
In other words you are asking/expecting/wishing yourself to be 'trained' in some aspect that you perceive 'dan' to possess. If it is a negative aspect then you definitely would not be trained or prepared to be like him, naturally.
Since this is not you naturally, the 'dog' aspect walks off the stage. You have no control over those things that you are 'naturally' {as in an extrovert or introvert}. You wouldn't feel comfortable trying to be like that. There are expectations that you can not live up to. Deep down you may feel 'crushed' over this. But reality superceeds unrealistic expectations. 'dan' may be someone who would not understand this. But an improved, older brother would {your wisdom}.
So what is it about real life 'dan' that left such an impression? Is dan attractive, appealing, outgoing,
sexy? Someone who may expect a 'trained' personality to live up to his expectations?
Let me know the answers to my questions and I believe we will be able to narrow the real possibilities to this dream message.
Gerard
Age & Location {Required}: 58 Murfreesboro, Tn. {Nashville}