“Waking up early in the morning, braving the challenges, and heading out to the field for our dog survey has been quite a journey. As a team of five, we each took different tracks, and along our paths, we encountered numerous free-roaming dogs. Some were friendly, wagging their tails with excitement, while others displayed a more aloof and arrogant demeanor. But as the days passed, something beautiful started to happen – they began to recognize us. These past seven days have been a profound learning experience.