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What can they teach us about Life and being Happy? Apparently lots...
(Taken from Dogs don't bite when a growl will do: What your dog can teach you about living a happy life by Matt Weinstein and Luke Barber (2003) The Berkley Publishing Group: NY)
(2) Dogs Show Their Love Openly
(3) Dogs Love To Play
(4) Dogs Are Real Friends
(5) Dogs Know How To Love
(6) Dogs Aren't Shy About Saying Hello
(7) Dogs Adapt To Change
(8) Dogs Take Praise In Stride
Just graciously accept praise and be happy about it. Accepting it doesn't mean that you are not humble.
(9) Dogs Listen Deeply (Even If They Don't Understand)
(10) Dogs Forgive Easily
(11) Dogs Are Good Company
(12) Dogs Rejoice In The Small Pleasures
(13) Dogs Love The One They're With
(14) Dogs Travel Lightly
(15) Dogs Bring Joy With Them
(16) Dogs Keep Hoping
(17) Dogs Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate
(18) Dogs Ask For Help
(19) Dogs Don't Bite When A Growl Will Do
(20) Dogs Take Criticism Without Resentment
(21) Dogs Don't Mind Being The Butt Of A Joke
I think it is very important that we can take ourselves lightly. It is good to be able to laugh at ourselves and not take every thing so seriously.
(22) Dogs Are Healthy
(23) Dogs Are Enthusiastic And Energetic
(24) Dogs Always Come Home
(25) Dogs, Even Old Ones, Can Learn New Tricks
We must be able to adapt and change according to the dynamic environment.
(26) Dogs Don't Compare Themselves To Others
We are unique. We may be good at certain things and not others, hence we can NEVER compare ourselves to other people. So why do we even try?
(27) Dogs Don't Need Designer Water - An Open Toilet Seat Will Do
Many material needs are man-made. Why go for an unattainable designer brand when an ordinary one will the do the job equally well, if not, better?
(28) Dogs Don't Get Stuck In The Negative
(29) Dogs Are Easily Entertained
(30) Dogs Are Happy With A Simple Life
(31) Dogs Are Patient
(32) Dogs Know When To Let Go
(33) Dogs Know How To Get Comfortable
(34) Dogs Are In Tune With Their Bodies
(35) Dogs Don't Roll Over For Just Anyone
(36) Dogs Scratch Where It Itches
(37) Dogs Are Good Judges Of Character
(38) Dogs Don't Sweat The Small Stuff (Or Anything Else!)
(39) Dogs Turn Work Into Play
(40) Dogs Know How To Receive Gifts
(41) Dogs Look Beneath The Surface
(42) Dogs Are Satisfied
(43) Dogs Don't Care About Dog Breath
(44) Dogs Are Optimistic
(45) Dogs Know Their Limits
(46) Dogs Like Treats
(47) Dogs Lick Their Problems
(48) Dogs Know That Every Rear End Has Some Valuable Information
(49) Dogs Know There Is A Time For Sitting And Staying
(50) Dogs Don't Complain About The Menu
(51) Dogs Know The Antidote To Stress
(52) Dogs Know What They Are
(53) Dogs Shake Off Their Pests
(54) Dogs Go With The Flow
(55) Dogs Are Faithful
(56) Dogs Run Free
(57) Dogs Don't Care About Breed
(58) Dogs Aim To Please
(59) Dogs Are Loyal
(60) Dogs Follow Their Noses
(61) Dogs Are Courageous
(62) Dogs Are Curious
(63) Dogs Laugh Freely And Wastefully
(64) Dogs Are Sensitive
(65) Dogs Are Compassionate
(66) Dogs Know When To Hold On
(67) Dogs Dance With Life And Death
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