If you have the good fortune to have a dog as a companion, then you know that you can learn a lot from them by watching the way they live.

Dogs are unpretentious, straight forward, honest, happy and well, they know how to live.  Here’s what Heidi has taught me:

• When you get up, stretch and shake yourself off
• Get up early and go outside
• Sniff the breeze
• Follow a bumble bee to see where it takes you
• Be curious
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Ask for what you need

• See things from a different point of view
• Live in the moment
• Scratch what itches
• Lick your wounds and they will heal
• Play spontaneously
• Eat treats often

• Lay in a sunbeam
• Take a nap
• Get into mischief
• Protect those you love
• Be patient and kind
• Greet people warmly
• Be a trusted friend
• Enjoy being part of your pack
• Let people know when they make you happy

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