Things I Learned from my Dog

• When loved ones come home,  run to greet them.
   
• Never pass up the opportunity of a joy ride.
   
• Allow the wind and fresh air in your face to be pure ecstasy.
   
• If what you want lays buried, dig till you find it.
   
• Never pretend to be something you are not.
   
• No matter how often you are scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
   
• Let others know when they've invaded your territory. 
   
• Run, romp and play daily. 
   
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
   
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. 
   
• On warm days, stop and lie on your back in the grass.
   
• On hot days drink lots of water and lie in the shade of a tree.
    
• Be loyal.
   
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body. 
   
• When it's in your best interests, practice obedience.
   
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk. 
   
• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm, but stop when you've had enough.
   
• And most of all...when someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.