What I Learned Growing Up Around Animals

Growing up around animals I learned that when nothing else helps lying in the sun can soothe my soul.

It is better to be drooled upon by someone who truly loves you than complimented by someone who does not.

A little scratch behind the ears can win friends.

Don't bite the hand that feeds me. It may be the only one there to pet you later when you need it most.

Every day is new. Relationship amnesia is a blessed gift. When the humans leave and return I have no memory of any wrongs and only acknowledge how much I missed them and how glad I am they are home again.

Treat someone like my dog treats me and the relationship will never fail.

Crapping in my own back yard is not a good idea. It keeps friends from playing there with me and I have to walk through my own mess every day.

Just because I am swimming face up in my bowl does not mean I am thriving. I may merely be surviving. Always strive to thrive.

People with laser pointers never deliver on their promises.

My dad was right. If you lie down with dogs you really can wake up with fleas. You need to be careful where that dog has been and with whom before jumping in.

Let sleeping dogs and mean people lie.

If I will just look a little closer some negligent human will have left a perfectly good treasure on the floor at their feet unnoticed. One man's crumbs is another man's promotion.

Really expensive shoes taste better than pleather. Buy the best I can afford.

Diet kibble sucks.

Life is too short. Live like each year is counted in dog years.

Rest is good. Dogs sleep about 18 hours a day and are always ready to play. There must be something to that.
Leashes are only necessary for those with no discipline.

Muzzles are only necessary for those who can't be trusted to control their mouths.

It's OK to be a bitch now and again.

You're never too old to learn a new trick. Everyone is trainable.

It is always nice to please for pleasings sake but even nicer to get a treat for a job well done. Reward is awesome.

Prepare for winter since it will be here anyway. Also, it's always a good idea to have on a new coat when it arrives.

Don't trust the government. Why do you think I bite the postman?

Even in a cage I can still sing.