10 commandments from a dogs point of view

kirama · 02-24-2010, 10:50 AM

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years, any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me.

2. Give me time to understand what you want from me, don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable.

3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned not given as an inalienable right.

4. 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.

5. 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".

6. Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget it, and if it's cruel it may affect me forever.

7. 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.

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 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.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys, never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, irrespective of what you do I will always love you.

By Stan Rawlinson (the Dog listener) http://www.doglistener.co.uk/humour/commandments.shtml

KingstonTodd · 02-24-2010, 11:00 AM

I always get all emotional when I read this. Love my dogs.

Brigadigit · 02-24-2010, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the cry! =)

Love this tho, I have seen it somewhere else.

**lindamarie** · 02-24-2010, 11:34 AM

I have never read this before and now I'm choking with a cry that won't come out!
#10 really got me.
I have done that! "I can't bear to watch".........OMG!! I couldn't and I feel so guilty!

Other than that.........the other ones have always applied.

kirama · 02-24-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lindamarie

I have never read this before and now I'm choking with a cry that won't come out!
#10 really got me.
I have done that! "I can't bear to watch".........OMG!! I couldn't and I feel so guilty!

Other than that.........the other ones have always applied.

Me too...and I still think about it and it breaks my heart. I had a boxer with advanced cancer, she had to be euthanized and they asked me if I wanted to stay with her, I told them I couldn't and as I walked out of the room she was laying there, she looked up at me and wagged her little tail. Geez that was 20 years ago and I still cry my eyes out when I think about it.. crap, why didn't I stay with her?

Brigadigit · 02-24-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kirama

Me too...and I still think about it and it breaks my heart. I had a boxer with advanced cancer, she had to be euthanized and they asked me if I wanted to stay with her, I told them I couldn't and as I walked out of the room she was laying there, she looked up at me and wagged her little tail. Geez that was 20 years ago and I still cry my eyes out when I think about it.. crap, why didn't I stay with her?

Now I am crying again!

Jac · 02-24-2010, 03:21 PM

Oh....I am so choked up...I just love my dogs so much...sometimes I wonder how it is possible to love a creature so completely...They are, every bit as much family as my human family are.

02-24-2010, 10:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
kirama Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 858	10 commandments from a dogs point of view 1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years, any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you buy me. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me, don't be impatient, short-tempered, or irritable. 3. Place your trust in me and I will always trust you back. Respect is earned not given as an inalienable right. 4. 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. 5. 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". 6. Be aware that however you treat me I'll never forget it, and if it's cruel it may affect me forever. 7. 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. 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 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. 9. Take care of me when I get old. You too will grow old and may also need love, care, comfort, and attention. 10. Go with me on difficult journeys, never say, "I can't bear to watch" or "Let it happen in my absence". Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, irrespective of what you do I will always love you. By Stan Rawlinson (the Dog listener) http://www.doglistener.co.uk/humour/commandments.shtml __________________

02-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
KingstonTodd Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,005	Re: 10 commandments from a dogs point of view I always get all emotional when I read this. Love my dogs.

02-24-2010, 11:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brigadigit Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 186	Re: 10 commandments from a dogs point of view Thanks for the cry! =) Love this tho, I have seen it somewhere else.

02-24-2010, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
lindamarie Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, Michigan Posts: 6,172	Re: 10 commandments from a dogs point of view I have never read this before and now I'm choking with a cry that won't come out! #10 really got me. I have done that! "I can't bear to watch".........OMG!! I couldn't and I feel so guilty! Other than that.........the other ones have always applied. __________________ Linda & Bogart Dogs=Unconditional love "We have it all! Just like Bogie & Bacall!"

02-24-2010, 03:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jac Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern California Posts: 9,243	Re: 10 commandments from a dogs point of view Oh....I am so choked up...I just love my dogs so much...sometimes I wonder how it is possible to love a creature so completely...They are, every bit as much family as my human family are.

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