10 Dog Commandments
To set the tone, thought a little pic would be nice 
I found this on a loose piece of paper the other day, no name on it I can credit.
The 10 Commandments of a Dog
- Remember BEFORE you adopt me that my life is likely to last 10-15 years
- Give me time to understand what you want of me.
- Place your trust in me. It’s crucial for my well-being.
- Don’t be angry with me for long, and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your entertainment, and your friends. I have only YOU.
- Talk to me everyday. Even if I don’t understand your words, I understand what is in your voice.
- Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
- Remember that before you hit me that I have teeth that could crush the bones in your hand, but I CHOOSE not to bite you.
- 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 been out in the sun too long, or my heart is getting old and weak.
- Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old someday.
- Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say “I can’t bear to watch it” or “take him to the back and end it”. EVERYTHING is easier for me if you are there. Any separation from you will be painful for me especially toward the end of my life.
February 5th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
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February 5th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
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February 8th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
This brought me to tears. Every dog owner should be required to read this. Thank you.
February 8th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
a true canine lover…we’ve all been there. This gives me a new perspective on
my friends last day.
February 9th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
My shadow was 14 when he passed on, I miss him still and hope my new puppy lives as long and is is just as wonderful and I never forget these words.
February 9th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
Beautiful. It made me cry. I have two Shelties; my dearest companions and friends.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:22 am
superb ….everyone should read and abide by these rules…..
February 10th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Made me cry, thank you so much.
February 11th, 2008 at 2:02 am
Wonderful. Bought tears to my eyes and is something I’ll always remember
February 11th, 2008 at 3:11 am
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February 11th, 2008 at 5:31 am
who wrote this is surely a big animal lover! it’s very beautiful what you said here!thanks for sharing this with us!
February 11th, 2008 at 7:37 am
It surely touched my heart… i have a Lhasa Apso… and i understand the sense and emotions behind those words…
February 11th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hola. Supongo que el mercado para los perritos debe ser bueno en EEUU. La verdad es que no entiendo nada de inglés ja! Tenés tan buena onda con Chris y conmigo en la web de silvina que quería pasar a saludarte. Un beso!
February 11th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Im so glad to see compashiiionate, intelligent present the plain truth. They should be on everyones mind. Report abuse of any kind.
February 11th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Excellent!
February 12th, 2008 at 2:58 am
That was very touching and true. Try to enjoy each and every day you have with your best friend.
February 13th, 2008 at 8:05 am
What a beautiful message to all dog lovers. I believe they are my angels. They watch over us when we don’t even know it . I have a white minature poodle and a Westie. Because I am disabled they worry about me. Especially my Murphy the poodle. You can see it in his eyes.
I Love them all so much.
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February 14th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
What a beautiful sentiment. Thanks for sharing. Brought me back to my last days with my first dog, Ginger. She makes me smile even now, 17 years later.
February 15th, 2008 at 5:37 am
I love dogs so much. This is a great post.
February 29th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Heartfelt words. The last one got me choked up though; I was only little when I saw our dog being put down. Miss ya, Bosie!
June 15th, 2008 at 10:21 am
These are beautiful thoughts, especially #10 brought tears to my eyes. We can learn so much from our dogs and the love they give to us. They reminds me of a book I read recently called Life to the Max by Robin Reynolds. It’s a look at family life from the perspective of their Airedale Terrier Max, and is filled with life lessons and maxims that dogs teach us along the way. If you get a chance to check it out, I think you’d really enjoy it.