IF A DOG WERE YOUR TEACHER .....

You would learn stuff like this:

**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 wiggle 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.

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