If A Dog Was Your Teacher

1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them

2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride

3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face, to be pure ecstasy

4. When it’s in your best interest, practice obedience

5. Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory

6. Take naps and stretch before rising

7. Run romp and play daily

8. Thrive on attention and let people touch you

9. Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do

10. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass

11. On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree

12. When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body

13. No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout, run right back and make friends

14. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk

15. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm

16. Stop when you have had enough

17. Be loyal

18. Never pretend to be something you’re not

19. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it

20. When someone is having a bad day, be silent…. …sit close by …and nuzzle them gently. Author Unknown