I think that is what dogs are on earth for, chasing away the evil spirits. As I watch some of the abuse victims talking to the Mastiffs, and the dogs sitting there next to the boy listening intently and one in a while just patting the boy with a front foot, I really understand the man dog connection as a gift from God. More and more people who work with abused children are using therapy dogs to help the children make the connection to the world that is not made up of evil, h**eful, and abusive people. I can see in the boys behavior their trust reappear and some of the fear disappear, and it gladdens my heart." Dogs are not my whole life but they make my life whole." don't know where I heard that saying originally but it is so very true.