If A Dog Were Your Teacher

If A Dog Were Your Teacher
Author Unknown

If a dog were your teacher
These are some of the lessons you 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.