Canine Lessons

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In case you have forgotten how much your dog has taught you, perhaps a reminder:

Subject: If a dog were your teacher...

If a dog were your teacher, you would learn stuff like:

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.

And MOST of all...

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

-- Aunt Bee (Aunt__Bee@hotmail.com), April 15, 2001

Answers

Aunt Bee,

I agree with one exception...

your 'Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.'

Sometimes a bite is better than a growl. ;)

I'm wicked tonight!

-- (Sheeple@Greener.Pastures), April 15, 2001.


Fart...and blame it on a human : )

-- capnfun (capnfun1@excite.com), April 15, 2001.

Never let anyone take you to the vet to get neutered...

-- Tarzan the Ape Man (tarzan@swingingthroughthejunglewithouta.net), April 16, 2001.

And never ever let your dog go to helens house

-- (cin@cin.cin), April 16, 2001.

What she said... (tail wagging)

loungin' in the shade...

The Dog

-- The Dog (dogdesert@hotmail.com), April 16, 2001.



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