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ssurgulA Dog's Ten Commandments by unknown
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 to 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. I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words. I 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, 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 weak or old.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You, too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me. Don’t say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier if you’re there, because I love you so.
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 to 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. I have only you.
5. Talk to me. Even if I don’t understand your words. I 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, 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 weak or old.
9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You, too, will grow old.
10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me. Don’t say you can’t bear to watch. Don’t make me face this alone. Everything is easier if you’re there, because I love you so.