The Year of Learning From My Dogs

I received a great email today from a friend saying this is what you would learn if your dog was your teacher. Below is what I would be learning from Grant and Maizy...

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

So for the rest of 2009, I will have blogs up about what my dogs are teaching me this week. I have much to learn and thankfully I have great teachers! As Dr. Drew Pinsky said recently, if you want to protect your kids from the influence of Hollywood, tell them to act like their dog!

I look forward to what my 2 teachers have for me......Maizy is pawing at me while I type, must be time for my first lesson. I don't want to be late!