Dogs Ten Commandments

THE DOG'S TEN COMMANDMENTS

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

2) Give me time to understand what you want from me.

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

4) Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment.

5) You have your work, your entertainment and your friends. I have only
you.

6) Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I
understand your tone of voice when it's speaking to me.

7) Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget it.

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

9) 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 heart is getting
old and weak.

10) Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. 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!

With thanks for their kind permission to reproduce the above,
to Felipe & Pauline Serra-Esteva
Pastoraleman German Shepherds, Darwin, Australia
To visit their website, please click on this link : http://www.pastoraleman.info