If A Dog Was Your Teacher

 If a dog was your teacher, you'd learn when loved ones come home always run to greet them.
Allow the experience of fresh air and wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride. Let others know when they have invaded your territory
.Take naps and stretch before rising. Run, romp and play daily. Avoid biting when a simple growl will do. On warm days stop to lie on your back in the grass. On hot days drink lots of water and sit under a shady tree. When you are happy dance around and wag your entire body. Delight in the simple joys of a low walk. Be loyal. If what you want is buried, dig until you find it. And most of all...
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close, and nuzzle them gently.
FROM THE MISSOURI COUNTRY REGISTER