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The Ten Commandments (pet version)
1. My life is likely to last fifteen to sixteen years.
Any separation from you will he painful for me. Remember that before you buy 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 understand your voice when its speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you 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 your self 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.
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.
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The 10
Commandments From a Pet's Point of View
My life
is likely to last 10-15 years, any separation from you will
be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.
Give me
time to understand what you want from me, don't be
impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.
Place
your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect
is earned not given as an inalienable right.
Don't be angry
with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment, I am
not capable of understanding why? I only know I have been
rejected, you have your work entertainment and friends I
only have you.
Talk to me
sometimes, even if I don't understand your words I
understand your voice and your tone, "you only have to look
at my tail".
Be aware that
however you treat me I'll never forget it, and if it's cruel
it may affect me forever.
Please don't hit
me I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really
don't ever want to do that.
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 foods or I've been out in the sun too
long, or my heart is getting old and weak, I may be just dog
tired.
Take
care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may
also need love, care, comfort, and
attention.
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© Stan Rawlinson 1993
This
article was written by
©Stan
Rawlinson (The Original
Doglistener). A professional full time Dog Behaviourist and
Obedience Trainer.
You can visit his website at
www.doglistener.co.uk
for more articles and training information.
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