15 Things I've Learned From My Neighbor's Dog
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Debra Wier
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Published on 05/25/2009
My neighbor Donna has an adorable Shih Tzu named CoCo She is one of the most lovable little dogs I’ve ever seen
15 Things I've Learned From My Neighbor's Dog
This self help article is written by Debra Wier
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My neighbor Donna has an adorable Shih Tzu named CoCo. She is one of the most lovable little dogs I’ve ever seen. She has taken a special liking to me and when I go to my neighbor’s house, CoCo greets me at the door with immense enthusiasm. In other words, she goes completely berserk.
According to Donna, the dog likes most everyone but she loves me. I seem to have a strange effect on her. When I go there, CoCo follows me from room to room until I give her some attention. Sometimes I pretend to ignore her just to see what she’ll do.
She usually starts patiently by sitting at my feet. Then, she progresses to standing on her back legs and begins “pawing” my leg with her front paws. When that doesn’t work she starts jumping as if to say, “Hey! What’s the matter with you and why aren’t you paying attention to me?” Then finally, she pulls out the heavy artillery and starts growling. I interpret this as, “You had better pick me up and give me some love or we simply can’t be friends any longer. And, you’d better make it snappy.”
At this point, I reach down and pick CoCo up and she is in heaven! A licking and tail wagging frenzy ensues. Then she settles down and I hold her in the crook of my arm for about 15 or 20 minutes or until my arm gets tired.
No sooner than I put her down and the entire cycle repeats. That little dog is just a bundle of joy and she’s a real pleasure (and a pain!) to be around. CoCo makes me feel like a rock star! She acts as if I’m the greatest thing since sliced bread. You know what? It feels really good to have someone be that excited to see you, even if it that someone is just a dog.
In observing CoCo, I have come to understand why dogs are such popular pets. They give unconditional love. People are always trying to teach their dogs tricks. Instead of always trying to teach them, perhaps we can learn a few things from our wonderful canine friends as well.
Things I’ve learned from my neighbor’s dog:
1. Persistence pays off
2. Kisses are meant to be given away, don’t be stingy
3. Protecting your territory is important
4. It’s alright to be scared in a storm
5. A simple ride in the car can be great fun
6. Its good to show others how you feel
7. Cuddling is a wonderful thing
8. Its important to get fresh air every day
9. You can never have too many toys but it’s also good to share them
10. Treating others like royalty will earn you many friends
11. You should always be adventurous and try new food
12. It’s fun to hog the bed sometimes
13. Having a few tricks up your sleeve is a good thing
14. If you’re cute enough, it’s easy to get attention
15. Tail wagging is an excellent way to show appreciation
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My neighbor Donna has an adorable Shih Tzu named CoCo. She is one of the most lovable little dogs I’ve ever seen. She has taken a special liking to me and when I go to my neighbor’s house, CoCo greets me at the door with immense enthusiasm. In other words, she goes completely berserk.
According to Donna, the dog likes most everyone but she loves me. I seem to have a strange effect on her. When I go there, CoCo follows me from room to room until I give her some attention. Sometimes I pretend to ignore her just to see what she’ll do.
She usually starts patiently by sitting at my feet. Then, she progresses to standing on her back legs and begins “pawing” my leg with her front paws. When that doesn’t work she starts jumping as if to say, “Hey! What’s the matter with you and why aren’t you paying attention to me?” Then finally, she pulls out the heavy artillery and starts growling. I interpret this as, “You had better pick me up and give me some love or we simply can’t be friends any longer. And, you’d better make it snappy.”
At this point, I reach down and pick CoCo up and she is in heaven! A licking and tail wagging frenzy ensues. Then she settles down and I hold her in the crook of my arm for about 15 or 20 minutes or until my arm gets tired.
No sooner than I put her down and the entire cycle repeats. That little dog is just a bundle of joy and she’s a real pleasure (and a pain!) to be around. CoCo makes me feel like a rock star! She acts as if I’m the greatest thing since sliced bread. You know what? It feels really good to have someone be that excited to see you, even if it that someone is just a dog.
In observing CoCo, I have come to understand why dogs are such popular pets. They give unconditional love. People are always trying to teach their dogs tricks. Instead of always trying to teach them, perhaps we can learn a few things from our wonderful canine friends as well.
Things I’ve learned from my neighbor’s dog:
1. Persistence pays off
2. Kisses are meant to be given away, don’t be stingy
3. Protecting your territory is important
4. It’s alright to be scared in a storm
5. A simple ride in the car can be great fun
6. Its good to show others how you feel
7. Cuddling is a wonderful thing
8. Its important to get fresh air every day
9. You can never have too many toys but it’s also good to share them
10. Treating others like royalty will earn you many friends
11. You should always be adventurous and try new food
12. It’s fun to hog the bed sometimes
13. Having a few tricks up your sleeve is a good thing
14. If you’re cute enough, it’s easy to get attention
15. Tail wagging is an excellent way to show appreciation