I was asked by a Senior Citizen friend to draw a card with his dog on it. He asked me to make the dog smiling because he was going to send it to a little girl in the neighborhood who had helped him and loved his dog.
After I had drawn it, I got to thinking about dogs… If we could adopt their attitude towards life, we’d be a lot happier. Dogs don’t worry about the future or brood over the past. They live in the moment. If you own a dog, you know what I mean.
Just the mention of going for a walk will throw them into a frenzy. Pick up a ball and they quiver with anticipation. They don’t dwell on “I wonder how far he’s going to make me walk” or “Why don’t you go get it yourself?” Dogs are just happy to be dogs… They live in the moment.
Humans spend too much time looking for happiness rather than experiencing it. We all have the ability to be happy. Think how your day would go if you decided to greet everyone you meet the same way your dog greets you when you get home. Wouldn’t that change things? Do you think people might treat you differently? I don’t necessarily recommend you lick someone but wagging your tail wouldn’t hurt!
Now, on the other hand, if your dog happens to be a biter… You might want to reconsider how you greet people if you’re using your dog as a model for behavior. You also might want to ask yourself, “Why is my dog a biter?” Since our pets usually follow our lead, does he reflect his owner’s attitude? Think about it.
Most dogs will do almost anything for a treat. We, as humans, will do almost anything in the search for happiness. Follow your dog’s lead on this one… Decide to be HAPPY… relish the moment. Your best chance is now! Unless, of course, you decide otherwise. In that case, don’t be surprised if you get bitten…