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Dogs and humans have been close ever since dogs were first domesticated. Ties developed between them, with humans providing food and warmth, and dogs helping in guarding the home and protecting the flocks. The rich relationship between humans and dogs must be based on applying some basic observations. All relationships are built on communication between the two parties involved. By getting to know his dog, an owner can come to understand all his perceptible signals (postures, sounds). It is through these signals that dogs communicate with people. Learn to know your dog and provide life worth living to your dog.

What Dogs Do For Us

Catch Frisbees.
Keep a lonely night from being truly lonely. Keep our homes safe.
Get us outside on beautiful fall days. Listen to our singing.
Treat us like celebrities when we come home.
Warm up our beds on cold nights. Star in our home videos.
Make our hearts more vigorous. Take us outdoors on snowy winter days.
Alert us to the arrival of the mail. Help us to live longer.
Make us smile. Agree with everything we say.
Warm our knees with their chins. Provide us use for old tennis balls.
Signal when a thunderstorm is coming. Pull sleds.
Help lower our blood pressure. Test how fast we can run.
Keep the squirrels from overtaking our yards.
Teach us the meaning of unconditional love.
Take us out on rainy days.
Teach our children about responsibility.

Things we can learn from dogs

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it is your best interest, practise obedience.
Lets others know when they have invaded your territory.
Take snaps and strecth before rising.
Run, romp and play daily. Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you are not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit nearby and nuzzle him or her gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
When you are happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you are scolded, dont buy into the guilt thing and pout.
Run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joys of a long walk.

A Dog's Ten Commandments:

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 12 years. Any separation from you will be painful to 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 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.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
6. Be aware that, however you treat me, I'll never forget it.
7. Remember before you hit me - I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand but I choose not to bite you.
8. 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.
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 that I love you.

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Koiran kymmenen pyyntöä ihmiselle:

1. Elämäni kestää ehkä kymmenen tai kaksitoista vuotta. Jokainen ero sinusta merkitsee minulle kärsimystä. Ajattele tätä ennenkuin hankit minut.
2. Anna minulle aikaa käsittää, mitä vaadit minulta.
3. Isäntäni, älä anna minun pettyä, istuta minuun luottamusta - siitä elän.
4. Jos et ole minuun tyytyväinen, älä ole kauan vihainen minulle, älä sulje minua sisälle rangaisukseksi, sillä sinulla on työsi, huvisi ja ystäväsi - minulla on vain sinut.
5. Puhu joskus kanssani. Vaikka en täysin ymmärrä sanojesi merkitystä, niin ymmärrän - joka solullani - äänesi sävyn, joka puoleeni kääntyy.
6. Tiedä isäntäni! Miten minua kohtaan käyttäydyt - sitä en unohda koskaan.
7. Pyydän, harkitse, ennen kuin lyöt minua. Leukani voisivat satuttaa sinua ja murskata kätesi pienet luut, mutta en koskaan halua käyttää niitä tähän.
8. Ennen kuin haukut minua työssäni haluttomaksi, vastahakoiseksi tai laiskaksi, ajattele: ehkä sopimaton ruoka kiusaa minua, ehkä olin pakotettu olemaan liian kauan auringossa tai kuumassa autossa - tai saattaahan minulla olla murtunut sydän.
9. Isäntäni, huolehdi minusta, kun tulen vanhaksi - myös sinä tulet kerran olemaan vanha.
10. Rakas isäntäni! Kulje jokainen vaikea matka kanssani! Älä koskaan sano: "En voi nähdä sellaista" tai "Sen on tapahduttava poissaollessani." Minulle kaikki on helpompaa sinun kanssasi - myös viimeinen matkani.

Kirjoittaja Tuntematon