A PET’S TEN COMMANDMENTS………
by Wayne Booth on November 23, 2009
One of my former dog training students sent this to me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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.
~Author Unknown
~Take a moment today to give thanks for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without these wonderful critters.
{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }
Love the ten commandments, Thanks for putting that out here.
John
I’m glad you enjoyed it John.
Wayne
I held my little girl and hugged her as I read this. Of couse with tears in my eyes regarding the “go with me” part. It’s been 1 1/2 years since we lost our other “child” and we still miss her very much.
The “go with me” part made me tear up as well thinking especially about Ruger our wonderful choclate lab who is no longer with us. That was tough!
Wayne
I like all of your articles, but this one inspired me to forward it to some friends. I especially liked “Talk to me.” I always wonder what my dog is thinking when I’m babbling at him, but I agree that he likes hearing my voice.
Thanks Carol, I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. I actually sent it out again this morning for anybody that might have missed it yesterday.
Wayne
This is so very lovely… thank you for posting, I saved this, it is a good reminder of the special realtionship established with your pets.
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