Dog Thoughts

Rules for Dogs

• The dog is not allowed in the house.
• Okay, the dog is allowed in the house but only in certain rooms.
• The dog is allowed in all rooms, but has to stay off the furniture.
• The dog can get on the old furniture only.
• Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture but is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.
• Okay,the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
• The dog can sleep on the bed whenever he wants, but not under the covers.
• The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.
• The dog can sleep under the cover every night.
• Humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

Things we can learn from dogs:

1. Never pass up an opportunity to go for a joy ride.
2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
3. When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
4. When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
5. Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
6. Take naps and stretch before rising.
7. Run, romp and play daily.
8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm,
9. Be loyal.
10. Never pretend to be something you're not.
11. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle him or her gently.
12. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
13. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
14. On hot days,drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
15. When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
16. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout----run back and make friends.