SHANGRALA'S
TIPS
FOR
DOG
OWNERS!
Dogs are so loyal that they love us no matter what we do. But if we want to provide
the best life possible to God's wonderful furry animals, we have to remember they
have complex thoughts and feelings, too.
Here's 20 Important Tips For Dog Owners. Enjoy! :)
Don't be upset when I jump for joy when you come home. I only live for ten to
twenty years. You are what makes my time enjoyable. It's hard on me when you
go away. I don't know if or when I'll ever see you again so I get excited when
you walk in the door.
Give me time to understand what you want from me. I don't always get it right on the
first try, but I promise I'm trying as hard as I can. I only want to please you.
Give me your trust. Just like I trust you, I need you to trust me. I can sense
your feelings and it affects how I feel.
Don't be angry with me for too long. And please don't lock me up to punish me.
You have your friends and family to keep you happy and entertained. I just have you.
I didn't mean to upset you. You are my everything.
Please take me inside when the weather gets bad. The backyard doesn't have air
conditioning or a heater. You don't have to let me on the couch, but a small part
of the kitchen is much better than sleeping in the snow.
Talk to me. We don't speak the same language, but the sound of your voice brightens
my whole day. I can sense what you are meaning by your tone and I try really hard
to read your mind because I want to please you.
Comfort me when I'm scared. You know a lot more about loud noises, strange people,
and new places than I do. I need to know that you'll protect me from them. I always
feel safer when I'm with you.
Remember that I'll never forget how you treat me. Teach me that humans are made of
love, not pain. Don't ever let me forget it and I'll always be loyal to you.
Come outside with me. The sights, sounds, and scents of nature are some of my
greatest pleasures in life. I don't care if we play, go for a walk, or just sit
under a tree together. I want you to experience them with me.
Let me make new friends. Introduce me safely to other dogs, cats, or even bigger
animals. We might not get along in the end, but having some more friends that look
and smell like me makes my life that much brighter.
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Give me a treat every once in a while. Food is one of my greatest pleasures in life.
I know you want me to be healthy, so I understand when you don't share your own
meals with me. But giving me a dog biscuit when I've been good or mixing tasty
vegetables in with my dinner is guaranteed to make me wag my tail extra hard.
Please don't hit me. I have teeth that can crush bone. Instead, I cover you in
sloppy, wet kisses. Just as I choose not to hurt you, please make the choice to
not hurt me.
Understand when I need my alone time. I love you more than anything, but even though
it's rare, I don't always want to play or cuddle. Don't be sad if I'd rather sleep
on the cold tile floor instead of in your bed on hot summer nights, and be
understanding if I don't want to play as much as the years go on.
Show me your world. The house and yard might be the only places I ever see unless
you let me come with you. A trip to the pet store, the park, or even just a ride
in the car is exhilarating for me. I can't wait to see what you want to show me.
Teach me new things. Learning new tricks keeps my mind active, but most of all, it
gives me a way to impress you. I love showing off for your friends, looking up at
you, and seeing how proud of me you are.
Let me get dirty once in a while. Your world is inside, but I thrive outdoors.
Sometimes I find a lot of mud or a lake that smells like all of its fishy inhabitants.
I understand if you don't want to wash all that stuff off every day, but as long as
it's safe, let me go back to my wild roots every now and then.
Touch me. Nothing makes me feel more loved than when you take time out of your day
to rub my ears or scratch that itchy spot on my back that I can't reach. I can't
understand your words, but I definitely understand the feelings behind a tummy rub
and a warm hug.
Pay attention if I don't seem like myself. It might seem like I'm just being lazy
or stubborn, but I might not be feeling well. I can't get help for myself so I
need you to look out for me.
Love me when I'm old just as much as you did when I was young.
I might not be the cute puppy that I once was, but I still love you
just as much now as I did then. Please take care of me when my body
doesn't work like it used to.
Come with me on my final journey. I know it will be difficult, but I need you
by my side when the time comes for me to leave this world. Every moment down
to my last breath is easier if I have you with me.
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With All Your Dog Loving Friends! :)
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