cool dream. it sounds like it's about becoming independent to me, launching out on your own in some area of life if you've already done that in the general sense. maybe you're a little worried at first but then you find you have all the support and guidance you need to get you where you are trying to go. a dog is man's best friend so he might be your trusted companion. i like how you thought the man was God guiding you. he does go before us and clears the way.