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It’s never too late to own an animal and there has never been a better point in your life to start (well maybe you are still kicking yourself for not doing so yesterday, or the week before, or….you see my point?). Below is just a fun way we can look at dogs and how they compare to humans, or should I say how they are BETTER than humans in certain aspects. Puppy dog love wasn’t a term that was invented overnight humans, it was one that dogs works vigorously hard to take ownership of and really show through their actions, thoughts, and considerations of others. So let’s get this list started and maybe you can learn a thing or two that might change your perception of dogs and start to think of them in a more positive light.
1. A dog’s attention is easily won
A dog doesn’t really ask for much. A simple walk in the morning and evening. A couple of times they’ll, figuratively speaking, raise their paw signaling they have to use the restroom. They’ll even leave you to do your important human work with the simple expenditure of getting them a chew toy or rawhide to keep themselves happy.
It really doesn’t take much from you, and they don’t care about your yearly salary as long as it can afford these small expenditures to keep them going and you on task.
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2. They show legitimate concern at all times
Have you ever sneezed and heard your dog come racing to your side to make sure you were okay and not dying? Yes folks, this can and does happen all the time. Say you drop a spoon in the kitchen, before you know it you will have that little waging tail slightly brushing your leg to make sure that spoon didn’t pierce your heart.
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They are the first ones to respond to a time where they think their services could or would be needed. You don’t even have to ask or beg; they’ll be there for you.
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3. Their reward demands are simple
(If dogs could speak)”I just chased all of the squirrels of this property, took me a whopping 3 hours! Ma’am there is no longer need for concern about these squirrels as they will be bothering you know more. I also am providing a personal guarantee that if they come back, you just call me and I’ll handle this issue…Oh, and my demands…let’s see…a simple bacon flavored jerky stick will do.”
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This sums up a dog’s demands. They are never hard to meet after giving an effort you wouldn’t find out of another human. They are simple, to the point, and easily accommodated.
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4. They will share a meal with you without being too picky
(Dogs speaking once again) “Ahh I see you’re enjoying an Italian feast of spaghetti and meatballs tonight. I would be more than happy to accommodate you with that and even clean the dishes when I’m done.” That’s right, toss them a meatball and throw them a couple spaghetti strands and you’ll both enjoy a meal in peace and solitude.
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They don’t need a gourmet feast and won’t leave you hanging on what you can’t finish. Even better, when you’re done eating, they’ll gladly make that plate clean and shiny with a few power licks. No mess, no clean up leads to a perfect world.
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5. Always up for an adventure
Are you a workout enthusiast? Take your dogs for a run with you, they’ll love it and it will keep them healthy as well. Want to go for a nature hike? Take your dog with you; they are like the modern versions of Ferdinand Magellan when it comes to discovering new territory.
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Want them to motivate you to work out more? That’s an easy one! Just follow them around for a day, you’ll get plenty of exercise and be introduced to many new things our world has to offer.
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6. Quick to investigate a crime
Doggie Business) “The squirrels are back again!? Let me put my handy-dandy snout to use and sniff these guys out for good this time.” They will investigate those dark rooms, those hard to reach crevices, and they’ll even investigate the trash to make sure you aren’t throwing away useful things. They are the best investigators and there is no such thing as a case that they won’t take on.
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Their effort is second to none and they will continue their search party until the case is closed. Their search party doesn’t have “breaks” or “lunch” periods, rather they stick to it until they know what needs to be done is handled and taken care of correctly.
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7. They are personal notification systems
“Mail has arrived!” “Strange vehicle coming up the driveway!” “That neighbor friend of yours will all the cats is approaching your front steps, shall I proceed to bark them away or do you want to answer the door?” They always let you know vocally that something is coming, something might come, or an action by you is needed.
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Who needs cell phones when you have a personal ringtone that doesn’t change its pitch and will keep you personally notified of anything and everything at any given time? A dog is a no-brainer choice at this point. Heck, they’ll even notify you when you forget to let them back inside or that you left some edible food out on the counter.
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8. Good students with eager ambitions
Dogs will listen to you at all times. It may be rough at first, though. They may be too young to understand or they don’t know you well enough. But most dogs are easy to train, and once they befriend you (which will take little, to no time at all), they will listen to you! “Oh, you want me to stop tearing apart the couch pillows? Okay…I suppose they do add to the ambience of the room.” You can also teach them to do things you may be too lazy to do on your own.
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Ever heard of the dog visiting the refrigerator to grab you your favorite beverage? That is not a stretch of the imagination. If you put in the time to teach them, they will put in the animal hours to learn. Once they perform said tasks for you, make sure you reward them for their hard work and determination.
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9. Know how to keep you happy
“Long day at work? Come here let Buddy fix that for you with a big, slobbery smooch.” They will be the first to surround you with love and care when they can sense the need for their duties. I mean just look at that fuzzy little belly!! He’s so happy you’re home, he’s just begging for kisses.
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It is an unconditional love that one can’t merely expect from another human being, yet dogs provide it like it’s a commodity. You should be thankful for having these personal stress relievers there for you at trying times. They will always be there for you, no matter the stressor, no matter the time of day; they are always on duty and warming your heart is their number one priority.
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10. Cleaning when necessary
You don’t need a vacuum cleaner if you have a dog. They can sniff out that piece of bread that you dropped behind the sofa three days ago and retrieve it for you to prevent it from molding and stinking up your house. They also provide themselves with many of the means one needs to bathe with the use of their tongue.
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So if you don’t have time to shower them or make sure they are clean and presentable, don’t worry about it. They will handle their daily cleanses on their own and you can worry about your own personal appearance instead. Funny how that works out isn’t it?
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11. Never take a day off
Dogs own a “can-do” attitude complex. They never slouch around unless the battlefront is all clear and silent. They will keep guard at night and keep the house stabilized during the daytime. They will be the first to send you off on your day and the first to greet you when you come back at night. They don’t take holidays off or demand personal vacations for all their tireless hours and multiple occasions of overtime put in on a yearly basis.
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They are there for you, your personal keepers. They make sure everything is safe and sound at times when most people are sleeping soundly at night. They are your eyes when yours are asleep. It’s almost like having eyes in the back of your head that never blink, crazy to think about!
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12. Great for medical purposes
On a serious note, few dogs can reach these tough standards that can qualify them to give assistance to people who may not be able to do so for themselves. There are dogs that work in Military backgrounds and make sure that soldiers are fighting fit on the battlegrounds and provide assistance to them when they return home a little differently than they left it.
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They also provide sight to the blind and help them get through their days safe and sound. There are many amazing accounts of dogs doing heroic things and these dogs shouldn’t fall short of that list.
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13. Keep you young
Literally and figuratively speaking, dog years add up much more quickly than our human years do. So if your dog is around for a few years, it is likely that they are older than you. You can learn something from these wise old lads that have seen plenty throughout their lives. They will be able to keep you moving as your years increase.
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They can provide care to you that you haven’t received since you were still in diapers, and they will always keep you feeling younger than you really are. Good for your health and good for your heart. Are you feeling like you need to get yourself a dog yet? No, well hang in there; we still have a few more reasons to sway your opinion.
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14. Lasting impressions
Dogs are like that girl you had a crush on in high school, you’ll never be able to erase her from your memory. Once you meet a dog and build that lasting friendship with them, you will see what I mean. They will have effects on you that you never could have fully imagined without one.
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They will hold a place in your hearts when they are alive and well, and long after they are gone. They give people feelings the same or similar to that of one that a loved one could have. Some people might not even have a loved one and the dog can fill that void for you in your life.
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15. Always admit there wrong doings
Yes, dogs are like humans, they do make mistakes. Every once in awhile they will get a little over-anxious waiting for you to come home from a long day of work and make chew up that slipper of yours or leave you a present on the kitchen floor, but that’s not to say they won’t own up to their mistakes. They make advert eye contact, but they will still signal you in a way that lets you know it was indeed them who should be at fault.
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Sometimes they will even take responsibility for your mistakes! They are also the ones who are quick to make it up to you if they did indeed commit some sort of wrong doing and let you know that they are truly sorry for what they have done. How many people do you know that have never told a lie? How many people do you know that will admit to being wrong everytime? I digress…
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16. Easily occupied
“Oh you have an important work presentation you need to work on for tomorrow? No problem, don’t mind me I’ll be over here playing with multi-colored chew toy.” It doesn’t take much to keep a dogs attention away from hurting what you need to work on or take care of. If you provide them with a simple item to play with or to chew on, they will likely get-the-picture and leave you to do whatever you need.
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They know when you’re doing something important and they want nothing more than to see you succeed, after all, they are your biggest fan. A dog is never a worry or threat to your personal time, they get it and they understand you. So you never have to be worried about spending every waking minute with them.
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17. They listen (and respond)
A dog is your most qualified shrink. They’ll sit there and listen to your whole life story if you tell it to them. They’ll be the first ones to respond if you ask them for their opinion. They are your best critic that you didn’t even know you had.
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They know your life and how you live it; they will listen to your hardships and provide little bits of advice when they deem it necessary. They will always be there for you in that sense and you can never thank them enough for that.
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