Life lessons from a dog

Posted by Ian McKenzie

Written on June 29, 2007

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There’s lots we can learn from a dog about living a good life.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy-ride.
Get the most out of the experience of fresh air and wind in your face
When family members come home, always run to greet them.
Be obedient; when it’s in your best interest.
Protect your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run and play daily.
Eat with enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If you want what is buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close and nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Don’t bite when a growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t feel guilty and pout. Run right back and make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

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Comments

Hi Ian,
What a great list -I could handle lying under a tree in the shade every afternoon.

Paul
http://www.JustDogClothes.com/

Comment by Paul Easton on January 23, 2008 @ 2:39 pm

“learn from a dog about living a good life” - Absolutely Right. We need to learn a lot form our pets to live happily. Even though they have less sense than us we have to learn much from them. I totally agree with your points made in this posting.

Comment by Dan (Dog Health Problems Guru) Peterson on January 24, 2008 @ 1:55 am

Great post!

Truly a dog lover and a poet to boot. This is a fantasic list for dog breeds and dog owners, without a doubt. I would say my favourite one for dog and owner has to be…

“When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close and nuzzle them gently”

Although I could think of a few more in your list a dog would rather be doing. Thanks for a great list and for sharing it with us fellow dog lovers.

Sincerely,
John Adams

Comment by John@Dog-Breeds-Explained on January 24, 2008 @ 5:02 pm

Hi, I’m torn between “take naps and stretch before rising” and “Eat with enthusiasm”. Think I’ll do both! Thanks for the smile!

Comment by Jill on January 25, 2008 @ 11:06 pm

There are some really great things to be learned from our dogs…Be loyal, Never pretend to be something you’re not, Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Thanks for the fantastic list.

Comment by Mike Mathews on July 2, 2008 @ 9:52 am

“When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close and nuzzle them gently” - isn’t that much better than “whats wrong” LOL

Comment by Babby Clothes from Jack on July 10, 2008 @ 1:39 am