10 Things To Remember About Dogs
1. My
life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful.
Remember that before you get me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me - it is crucial to my well being.
4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.
5. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I only have you.
6. Talk
to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice
when it is speaking to me.
7. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.
8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I love you.
9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate, or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, or I have been out too long, or my heart is getting too old and weak.
10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: "I cannot bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence." Everything is easier for me if you are there, even my death.
Remember that I love you.
Posted by Homestead Survivor July 25, 2012
Very true. When we got our new puppy, Benni, 2 years ago after 16 years with Bruno, I had forgotten #2 - and couldn't understand that a puppy has to learn our language and routines. Benni taught me well and he is a great dog!
ReplyDelete#2, yep. And a quirk of Casey's, and maybe Benni does it too, is to tilt his head one way or the other, when he's trying to process something.
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