If A Dog Were Your Teacher

If a dog were your teacherThese are some of the lessons you might learn...When loved ones come home, always run to greet themNever pass up the opportunity to go for a joyrideAllow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your faceto be pure ecstasyWhen it's in your best interestpractice obedienceLet others know when they've invaded your territoryTake naps and stretch before risingRun romp and play dailyThrive on attention and let people touch youAvoid biting, when a simple growl will doOn warm days stop to lie on your back on the grassOn hot days drink lots of water and lay under a shady treeWhen you're happy dance around and wag your entire bodyNo matter how often you're scoldeddon't buy into the guilt thing and poutrun right back and make friendsDelight in the simple joy of a long walkEat with gusto and enthusiasmStop when you have had enoughBe loyalNever pretend to be something you're notIf what you want lies burieddig until you find itWhen someone is having a bad daybe silent ........sit close by....and nuzzle them gently.