6. Accept yourself.
Can you imagine a terrier wishing she were a boxer or a poodle envious of a collie's mane or a pug wanting the nose of a greyhound?
We humans spend a lot of time trying to make ourselves look like someone else's version of perfection instead of loving our unique features, our unique life, and yes, our unique problems.
How boring it would be if all dogs (or all humans) looked and behaved alike! Love everything about yourself — the good, the bad and the ugly!
7. Enjoy the journey.
When dogs go for a car ride, they stick their head out the window, smell the air and feel the wind against their fur. They don't care where they're going. They're just enjoying the journey.
Although goals are great to set, we often forget that it's the journey that matters most. When we get too attached to the outcome, we set ourselves up for frustration, depression or even anger if our exact expectations are not met.
Next time you set a goal, be open to other possibilities and enjoy every moment of excitement, creativity, fun and lessons in the journey.
8. Drink lots of water.
Dogs instinctively know when their bodies need water. They usually stop eating when they're full, and won't eat anything that seems poisonous to them, except of course, for one of my huskies who once ate an entire platter of chocolate rum balls.
Anyway… back to water. It's a good reminder for us to stay hydrated and drink when we're thirsty. In fact, drinking water when you feel hungry is good for weight management because often you just need some water.
Another good practice is to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up in the morning.
9. Be loyal and dependable.
Dogs are pack animals. They stick with their pack. They play with their pack. They defend their pack. This is a great reminder for all of us to be conscientious members of our human pack.
The Golden Rule of treating others how you would like to be treated applies here. Being a loyal and dependable friend, lover, sibling, partner or parent will enrich your life in many ways.
10. Love unconditionally.
No matter what, dogs love you unconditionally. They wag their tails when they see you, no matter what mood you're in. They still want to give you big wet kisses, even if you've just yelled at them. And they instantly forgive you no matter how you behave.
Loving others unconditionally is a difficult task, but it's the one that would surely make the world a better place if we all just tried.
So, we can learn a lot from our dogs. Their companionship, loyalty and unconditional love is unmatched by any human standards.
And if you have huskies like I do, their singing will always brighten your day. Here's a look at my howling huskies.”
Source: The Huffington Post
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Just read 10 Things Dogs Teach Us About What Matters Most In Life! So very true and inspiring! Would Love To Share This On Facebook Connecting loving animals with caring and loving people, this was beautifully said.