What Dogs Teach Us

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a ride.
• When it is in your best interest, practice obedience.
• Let others know when they have invaded your territory.
• Take naps and stretch before rising.
• Run, romp and play daily.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
• When you are happy, dance and wiggle all over.
• No matter how often you are scolded, don't sulk. Run right back and make friends.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
• Be loyal.
• Do your work with cheerful dedication.
• Never pretend to be something you are not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.