Homeland K-9 Dog Training Academy

A PET'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me.. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainment, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

~Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them.

Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

~Now please pass this on to other pet owners. We do not have to wait for Heaven, to be surrounded by hope, love, and joyfulness. It is here on earth and has four legs!

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made me a little lumpy throaty.

Nice....I really like that!

I've read this once before, and each time it brings tears to my eyes.  I'm such a softy!  

That was deep and touching for sure...it made me talk to my JRT to see what his request were.

1. come on i wanna plaaaaaay!!!

2. please Dad i wanna play some more!!

3. What's to eat?

4. Play time!!!

5. Gotta poop

6. Guess what? i wanna play!!!!

7. Hungry again, then play.

8. Who else wants to play?

9. Poop Time.

10. I'm going to bed, I'm tired... can we play tomorrow?

Those are great commandments.  It's 4am in the morning and the Smokster is sleeping next to me.  We have had quite a ride adapting to each other.  But he has always wanted to please and that has been something that has helped us all to press on and try new things to get over problem areas.

Today I used a backpack with compartments to put water bottles (giving him a working purpose for the walk)  so we went off on our jaunt and the old nemesis a USPS truck went flying by.  He did not bark, he did not rear up.  That was real progress.  And the backpack did tire him out more after the walk.

And we did OB on the walk, no problem

He has a little snoring the big galute, it is adorable!