If Your Dog Were the Teacher

1. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
2. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride
3. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstacy
4. When it's in your best interest, practice obedience
5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory
6. Take naps
7. Stretch before rising
8. Run, romp and play daily
9. Thrive on attention, and let people touch you
10. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do
11. On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass
12. On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a tree
13. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body
14. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout; run back and make friends
15. Have great expectations because often great expectations come true
16. Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
17. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm; stop when the dish is empty
18. Be loyal
19. Never pretend to be something you're not
20. If what you want lies buried, dig and dig until you find it
21. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently