Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
Socialize me. I like meeting other dogs in a pack. We communicate and have fun together.
Give me time to understand what you want of me. I like to please you.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. I want to make you happy. I only have you!
Don't make me a "backyard dog". I strive on companionship and need to be with my human pack.
Provide me with the proper diet. I get tired of eating the same thing everyday (www.drmarty.com). When I am fed well I have more energy just like you.
Be kind to me because I only have you and I want to be loved like everyone else in the family. I respond to praise.
Take me to new places, new parks, new places to walk. I like change too!
Owning me is a 10-15 year commitment. I will never forsake you and will always be loyal to you.
When I am old please take care of me. I may not be as spry as when you first got me but I still love you and want to make you happy.
Ten Commandments of a Responsible Pet Owner
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true.
To the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
God's Messengers:
What Animals Teach Us About The Divine
Suggested Reading
by Linda Anderson
Great Dog Websites
Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hill-side on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring---it was peace.
--Milan Kundera
The best thing about a man is his dog.
- French Proverb
The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous, is his dog.
- George Graham Vest
Things You Can Learn From A Dog
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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 loved ones come home, always run to greet them. 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. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. 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.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. 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.
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