Show Love
An enthusiastic greeting goes a long way.
I like to be the first to say hello and to greet others with enthusiasm, usually with a tail wag and a few licks right on the face. This wasn’t always true for me though. When I first arrived in this world I received a dark, damp greeting and I worried that, despite my sixth sense, my enthusiasm for life would fade.
Everything changed when I saw the light beaming from my new family the first time I met them. Their spirit and love simply demand a proper greeting, so I gave it to them with more kisses (slurp!) and hugs than they probably wanted.
Still today, every time they come home, no matter how long they’ve been gone, I make sure to show them love and appreciation. Belly and ear rubs usually follow……for me of course, not them.
*Next time a dog greets you, notice the tail wagging enthusiasm and how it makes you feel.
(Greet a fellow dog-lover with Dog is Good Greeting Cards)
Watch Porter show love in this dog video.
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Play Well With Others
It can be hard to relate to others you don’t fully understand.
I don’t claim to know why other dogs do the things they do, and I know my family has a hard time understanding why I do things that I do, but we still love spending time together.
I am used to playing with big dogs. Then, I met Beau and Arrow, two little Dachshunds. At first I could not understand their hyper energy and tiny jumps. I tried my best to relate to the tiny dogs and I could tell they did their best to relate to me.
As soon as we put our differences and misunderstandings aside, we were able to play, snuggle and chase each other around. Life was good.
*Watch dogs meet and play for the first time. See how they adjust their own behavior for each other.
(Want to make sure your puppy is well-socialized? Find out how here.)
Watch Beau and Arrow play with Porter in this dog video.
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