Dog Lessons for People
- Enjoy the simple pleasures of a walk
- Run and play daily
- Be loyal, faithful and quick to forgive
- Sometimes it is best to just sit close and listen 
- Follow your instincts 
- Keep digging until you find what you want 
- Avoid biting when a growl will do
- Accept all of life's treats with gratitude 
- Love unconditionally 
- Life is short, pet often
- Never underestimate the value of a belly rub
- Always drink plenty of water 

  • When loved ones come home, always run to greet them;
  • Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride;
  • Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy;
  • Take naps;
  • Stretch before rising;
  • 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 to lie on your back on the grass;
  • On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree;
  • When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body;
  • Delight in the simple joy of a long walk;
  • Be loyal;
  • Never pretend to be something you're 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;
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last updated 11 Aug 2012