Just couldn't resist responding to this posting on Dog Wisdom!
It sure makes you wonder why human's aren't more like dogs ..., in wisdom of
course.
Victoria
At 01:15 PM 8/16/99 -0700, you wrote:
>Following Konopak's posting, a bit of humor
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>Subject: Man's best friend
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>Things We Can Learn from a Dog:
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>1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
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>2. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind
>in your face to be pure ecstasy.
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>3. When loved ones come home, always run to
>greet them.
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>4. When it's in your best interest, practice
>obedience.
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>5. Let others know when they've invaded your
>territory.
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>6. Take naps and stretch before rising.
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>7. Run, romp and play daily.
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>8. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
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>9. Be loyal.
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>10. Never pretend to be something you're not.
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>11. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
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>12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent,
>sit nearby and nuzzle him or her gently.
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>13. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
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>14. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
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>15. When you're happy, dance around and wag
>your entire body.
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>16. No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy
>into the guilt thing and pout. Run right back and
>make friends.
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>17. Delight in the simply joys of a long walk.
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Victoria M L Yew
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Candidate
Faculty of Education (A35)
School of Educational Psychology, Literacies and Learning
The University of Sydney
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA
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Email: v.yew who-is-at mail.usyd.edu.au