If a dog was your teacher

If a dog was our teacher,
these are some of the lessons we might learn…

• 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
   

• When it’s in your best interest,
  practice obedience

• Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory

• Take naps and 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 lay under a shady tree

• When you’re happy dance around and wag your entire body
   

• No matter how often you’re scolded,
  don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout,
  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

• 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.