10 Commandments of Dog Ownership

[Bruins Mom]

I thought you guys might enjoy this. I know I did, and it's so true!gradicon

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me.

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

3. Place your trust in me, it's crucial to my well-being.

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

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

6. Be aware that however your treat me I'll never forget it.

7. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand, but that I choose not to bite you.

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

9. Take care of me when I get old, you too will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say I can't bear to watch it or let it happen in my absence. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I Love You...

 

[mymax]

Thanks!

Thankyou so much for sharing the Ten Commandments of Dog Ownership! It makes you realize how precious our fur kids are! Thanks again! MyMax

 

[Rikansolja]

Very nice...and very true...

 

[BRIDGIT]

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say I can't bear to watch it or let it happen in my absence. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember I Love You...

This is so true. Thank you for sharing that with us. It is nice to "hear" it from a different prospective.

 

[KarenD]

I like this. I wish they would make dog buyers sign this before they let them adopt a pet.

 

[ColleenAus]

this made me tear up!! I LOVE U 2!!

hehehe i think this is so true and when i think about shelby saying that it melts my heart!

 

[HarleyBeau]

As I read this I thought about the first time Harla looked at me with those dark eyes. Thank you for sharing! ::sniff::

 

[Astoreen]

Thank you for sharing. I think this should be a prerequisite to dog ownership just as reading Jim Willis's How could you? article should be.

 

[Harlan]

Oh, I don't know why I even wear make-up to work. This was so touching to read from their view. Thank you for sharing it.

 

[Sherry]

Thank you

A girl I work with called me about getting a boxer in November and I'm not sure she is Boxer parent material.

I'm giving her my copy of the Boxer issue of Dog Fancy with all the rescue info and stories and what you have to qualify for to go through rescue.

I'm also going to give her a copy of the 10 Commandments. It was very sobering and makes me feel sad for all the puppies/dogs who don't have humans who feel the way we do about our babies.

Thanks again

Sherry