Re: Dog Wisdom

Don Cunningham (cunningh who-is-at indiana.edu)
Tue, 17 Aug 1999 09:27:33 -0500

One of my favorite expressions is:

I want to become as good a person as my dog thinks I am.

djc

At 3:15 PM -0500 8/16/99, Katherine Brown wrote:
>Following Konopak's posting, a bit of humor
>
>Subject: Man's best friend
>
>Things We Can Learn from a Dog:
>
>1. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
>
>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. If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
>
>12. When someone is having a bad day, be silent,
>sit nearby and nuzzle him or her gently.
>
>13. Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
>
>14. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
>
>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 right back and
>make friends.
>
>17. Delight in the simply joys of a long walk.
>