| Dogs are so loyal that they
love us no matter what we do. But if we want to provide the best life possible
to these wonderful animals, we have to remember they have complex thoughts and
feelings too. Here are 20 that we must never forget. |
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Don't be upset when I
jump for joy when you come through the door.
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I only live for ten or fifteen years. You
are what makes that time enjoyable. It's hard on me when you go away.
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Give me time to understand what you
want from me.
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I don't always get it right on the first
try, but I promise I'm trying as hard as I can.
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Give me your trust.
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Just like I trust you, I need you to trust
me, too.
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Don't be angry with me for too long.
And please don't lock me up to punish me.
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You have your friends and family to keep
you happy and entertained. I just have you.
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Take me inside when the weather gets
bad.
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The backyard doesn't have air conditioning
or a heater. You don't have to let me on the couch, but a small part of the
kitchen is much better than sleeping in the snow.
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Talk to me.
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Sure, we don't speak the same language, but
the sound of your voice brightens my whole day. |
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Comfort me when I'm scared.
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You know a lot more about loud noises,
strange people, and new places than I do. I need to know that you'll protect me
from them. I always feel safer when I'm with you. |
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Remember that I'll never forget how
you treat me.
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Teach me that humans are made of love, not
pain. And don't ever let me forget it.
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Come outside with me.
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The sights, sounds, and scents of nature
are some of my greatest pleasures in life. I don't care if we play, go for a
walk, or just sit under a tree together--- I want you to experience them with
me.
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Let me make new friends.
Introduce me to other dogs, cats, or even bigger animals. We might not get
along in the end, but having some more friends that look and smell like me
makes my life that much brighter. |
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Give me a treat every once in a while.
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Food is one of my greatest pleasures in
life. I know you want me to be healthy, so I understand when you don't share
your own meals with me. But giving me a dog biscuit when I've been good or
mixing tasty vegetables mixed in with my dinner is guaranteed to make me wag my
tail extra hard.
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Please don't hit me.
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I have teeth that can crush bone. Instead,
I cover you in sloppy, wet kisses. Just as I choose not to hurt you, please
make the choice to not hurt me. |
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Understand when I need my alone
time.
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I love you more than anything, but even
though it's rare, I don't always want to play or cuddle. Don't be sad if I'd
rather sleep on the cold tile floor instead of in your bed on hot summer
nights, and be understanding if I don't want to play as much as the years go
on. |
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Show me your world.
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The house and yard might be the only places
I ever see unless you let me come with you. A trip to the pet store, the park,
or even just a ride in the car is exhilarating for me. I can't wait to see what
you want to show me. |
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Teach me new things
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Learning new tricks keeps my mind active,
but most of all, it gives me a way to impress you. I love showing off for your
friends, looking up at you, and seeing how proud of me you are.
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Let me get dirty once in a while.
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Your world is inside, but I thrive
outdoors. Sometimes I find a lot of mud or a lake that smells like all of its
fishy inhabitants. I understand if you don't want to wash all that stuff off
every day, but as long as it's safe, let me go back to my wild roots every now
and then. |
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Touch me.
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Nothing makes me feel more loved than when
you take time out of your day to rub my ears or scratch that itchy spot on my
back that I can't reach. I can't understand your words, but I definitely
understand the feelings behind a hug.
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Pay attention if I don't seem like
myself.
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It might seem like I'm just being lazy or
stubborn, but I might not be feeling well. I can't get help for myself, and I
need you to look out for me.
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Love me when I'm old just as much as
you did when I was young.
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I might not be the cute puppy that I once
was, but I still love you just as much now as I did then. Please take care of
me when my body doesn't work like it used to.
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Come with me on my final journey.
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I know it will be difficult, but I need you
by my side when the time comes for me to leave this world. Every moment down to
my last breath is easier if I have you with me. |
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And even when I'm gone ... remember
these words. |
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"People are born so that they can
learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being
nice, right? Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay
as long."
- Spoken by a 6 year old boy who had just
lost his family's 10 year old, Belker, to cancer. |
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Creating this list reminded me
how much love dogs have to give. Let's make sure we give it back for the
special but short time they're in our lives. |
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