Things My Dog Taught Me

I remember the guy who a book about everything he learned he learned in third grade. Well, I got one up on him. My dog taught me some things which I knew already but he just reminded me of. Think about a dog for a minute whose simple mind and small brain can carry so much wisdom. These things are funny but in a way so true.

Stuff is not important

There is not one item that cannot be replaced. When he chews up the TV remote he reminds me of this. When my favorite sneakers are hidden under the sofa with big holes in the toes. We get so upset when the things we get broken or damaged. Life does not revolve around things. We should never let things rob us of our joy and happiness. Like my dog makes plain to me stuff is just items that are chew toys.

No bad days

To my dog there is no such thing as a bad day. If I had a what I think is a bad day my dog is there to greet me. Whether I had a bad day or a good day makes no difference to him. He just wants my attention. His routine of being petted and played with stays the same. I could be angry at the world but it's not his fault when I had a bad day at work. Its not his fault when things do not go right that day. It isn't too much longer he makes me forget that life can throw you curves at times.

Licks can cure anything

My dog loves to give me kisses. He especially loves to lick me if I am ill. He feels that there is nothing that he can't fix. He is always there if I need some love. If I don't need it he does. If dogs can teach us anything that licks and petting can make anyone feel better. Its amazing how the power of the touch can do so much in our lives. We can't lick people like a dog can and get away with it but we can give them a hug.

Play is important

My dog loves to play. If I spend just a few minutes everyday just to play with him he is happy. One of his favorite games is keep away. He will take one of his toys and keep it away from me and dare me to come and take it. What he is trying to teach me is we all need to play on occasion. Not only does it put a smile on our face but rejuvenates our batteries. Why not play your favorite sport or game? We all need diversions in our daily lives. When was the last time you played?

Being cute and nice

My dog shows me if he looks cute and asks nicely he will get what he wants. Dogs have the art of begging down to science. We call it begging he calls it asking. Admit it if a dog gives you those sad eyes and sits you will tend to give him a treat. We sometimes forget it always pays to ask nicely and use good manners. Instead of demanding something ask nicely and you just might get it.

For all of his 55 pounds of dog and his small size brain he seems to have a lot of wisdom even if he still chews my favorite pair of shoes.