| What do we mean when we say "Oh, It's a Dog's | | | | you are feeling and try to let you know that |
| Life"? | | | | you're not alone... in their own dog-like |
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| Maybe it's because the ideal dog's life is to | | | | |
| have nothing more than a warm bed, to be fed | | | | With a dog around, there will always be those |
| regularly, and know that there is at least | | | | magical moments to remember, Maybe it's their |
| one human who cares and loves them. Or, is | | | | mannerisms or antics that bring a smile to |
| it that some dog's are left out in the | | | | your face and ultimately a warm glow in your |
| cold... literally! | | | | heart. |
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| Knowing that you care for them, your dog is | | | | They find it easy to break the ice when |
| always delighted to welcome you home. A happy | | | | meeting strangers...without speaking a word! |
| face, a wagging tail, in fact his whole body | | | | Treating them with love and respect means |
| movement cry out "Hi, I'm so pleased to see | | | | they will communicate with us easily, forging |
| you!" | | | | a bond of unconditional trust. |
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| When it comes to the sleeping arrangements, | | | | Observing and learning about that special |
| some dog owners may allow them to sleep in | | | | bond, allows you to understand the precious |
| the same room. This suits a dog just fine, | | | | gift of friendship they have to offer. |
| since dogs are pack animals and sleeping in | | | | |
| the same area keeps the pack together. | | | | Respectful training needs to start from day |
| | | | one and they will grow to be a happy, |
| In today's society, dog's have become | | | | contented and loyal companion for years to |
| completely dependent on the human family. | | | | come. You will become all that matters to |
| When treated properly, they will give total | | | | them and they will be a pleasure to have |
| loyalty and so much more in return. | | | | around, mixing well within the community and |
| | | | loved by all. |
| They need to know who is the leader or "Alpha | | | | |
| Dog". This is important to a pack animal, | | | | Then there is the other end of the scale. |
| since he will naturally try to be number-one, | | | | This is where a dog's life can be very |
| which can become an ongoing battle if not | | | | unhappy and very miserable... not loved or |
| confronted as a puppy. | | | | cared for properly. Be honest, we've all |
| | | | seen dog's that are poorly kept. They are the |
| Owning a pet is a lifetime commitment and not | | | | ones living out their life on the end of a |
| a decision to be taken lightly. This could be | | | | chain in a cold lonely backyard with the |
| compared to raising children, which is always | | | | occasional scraps thrown out for them! |
| for better or worse... and definitely does | | | | |
| not involve a local shelter after a few | | | | Their life is a sad continuous "yearning" to |
| months. Always think about your decision | | | | have companionship, kindness, love and care. |
| thoroughly beforehand. It is not good enough | | | | Their lack of training and control leaves |
| to claim that you don't want them any more or | | | | them totally confused, not sure who is boss |
| just plain changed your mind. Make very sure | | | | or even what is expected of them. Just think, |
| you know what you are letting yourself in for | | | | next time you hear a dog barking endlessly, |
| and how much your life WILL change! | | | | it's their cry of sadness, loneliness and a |
| | | | plea for help... all they want is to be part |
| A pet dog can improve your life in many ways, | | | | of that home's "human pack". |
| both mentally and physically. Having a dog | | | | |
| around is a great way to relax when you're | | | | A dog asks for nothing more than being our |
| feeling tense or stressed. They seem to know | | | | best friend and to make our life a better |
| when you are feeling low and try their best | | | | one. They don't know or ask why... they just |
| to help. | | | | do! |
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| Take them for a long walk or go and play ball | | | | So, when considering buying that dog, |
| in the park. The fresh air will do you both | | | | remember to take him into your family in the |
| the world of good, it will clear your | | | | true sense and be his best friend....because |
| thoughts and take way the stress of the day. | | | | he will certainly be yours!! |
| Watch your dog play with vigor and vitality, | | | | |
| with not a care in the world, except to | | | | Now, back to that statement, "Oh, it's a |
| please their master. | | | | dog's life?" Maybe it's as simple as this... |
| | | | knowing your place in life, leads to |
| Feeling lonely or depressed? Your dog is more | | | | contentment... given the opportunity, your |
| tuned into you than you think and will be a | | | | dog will show you how with ease! |
| faithful devoted friend. They will sense how | | | | |