Life Lessons Learned From A Dog

1. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
2. Always give people a friendly greeting. A cold nose in the crotch is quite effective.
3. Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
4. Be aware of when to hold your tongue and when to use it.
5. Be direct with people; let them know exactly how you feel by piddling on their shoes.
6. Be loyal.
7. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
8. Don’t go out without ID.
9. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.  Stop when you have had enough.
10. If it’s not wet and sloppy, it’s not a real kiss.
11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
12. If you stare at someone long enough, eventually you’ll get what you want.
13. Leave room in your schedule for a good nap.
14. Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
15. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
16. Never pretend to be something you’re not.
17. No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout... run right back and make friends.
18. On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
19. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
20. Run, romp, and play daily.
21. Take naps and stretch before rising.
22. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
23. When it’s in your best interest—practice obedience.
24. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
25. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle him gently.
26. When you do something wrong, accept responsibility…once you’ve been dragged out from under the bed.
27. When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.