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~ ~ Dogs are like children that you don't have to send to college. ~ ~ (unknown)
(dog agility sport - "weave" command)
10 Commandments for Dogs:
1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that BEFORE you get me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want from me.
3. Place your trust in me, it is crucial to my well-being.
4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, entertainment, and friends. I have only YOU.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget.
7. Please don't hit me. I can't hit back, but I can bite and scratch and I really don't 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 food or I've been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak!
9. Take care of me when I get old. You will get old, too.
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. And always remember, I LOVE YOU!
~ (unknown) ~
(dog agility sport - "tunnel" command)
I never cry (unknown) Dog Haiku (unknown) What Is A Dog? 1. Dogs spend all day sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house. Conclusion: They're tiny men in little fur coats. ~ (source unknown) ~ Unknown
when I am sad,
Never complain when I feel bad.
I wait patiently to be fed,
never argue
when it's time for bed.
Never speak
when I'm spoken to,
no one knows
when I feel blue.
I make no big demands
but just wait for a loving hand.
I try to do what I am told,
don't understand it
when you scold.
I wish I could speak like you
for I would say
"I love you, too."
I am your dog.
(dog agility sport - "jump" command)
I love my master;
Thus I perfume myself with
Long-rotten squirrel.
Look in my eyes and
Deny it. No human could
Love you as I do.
The cat is not all
Bad-she fills the litter box
With those Tootsie Rolls.
(dog agility sport - "tire" command)
2. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but they don't hear you when you're in the same room.
3. They can look dumb and lovable all at the same time.
4. They growl when they are not happy.
5. When you want to play, they want to play.
6. When you want to be alone, they want to play.
7. They leave their toys everywhere.
8. They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss.
9. They go right for your crotch as soon as they meet you.
(dog agility sport - "walk" command)
A DOG'S SOUL
Every dog must have a soul
Somewhere deep inside
Where all his hurts and grievances
Are buried with his pride.
Where he decides the good and bad,
The wrong way from the right,
And where his judgement carefully
Is hidden from our sight.
A dog must have a secret place
Where every thought abides,
A sort of close acquaintance that
He trusts in and confides.
And when accused unjustly for
Himself, He cannot speak,
Rebuked, He finds within his soul
The comfort he must seek.
He'll love, tho' he is unloved,
And he'll serve tho' badly used,
And one kind word will wipe away
The times when he's abused.
Altho' his heart may break in two
His love will still be whole,
Because God gave to every dog
An understanding Soul!
He's just my dog. Author unknown
(dog agility sport - "table" command)
He is my other eyes
that can see above the clouds;
my other ears
that hear above the winds.
He has told me more than a thousand times over
that I am
his reason for being --
by the way he rests against my leg,
by the way he thumps his tail
at my smallest smile,
by the way he shows his hurt
when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry
when he is not along to care for me).
When I am wrong,
he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry
he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool,
he ignores it.
When I succeed,
he brags.
Without him,
I am only another person.
With him,
I am all powerful.
He has taught me the meaning of devotion is loyalty itself.
With him, I know the secret comfort and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection
against my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me ... whenever ... wherever ...
in case I need him, and I expect I will, as I always have.
Who is he? -- He's just --
MY DOG!
© 2000-2005
"Ginger is 5 years old. I started Ginger in obedience at 8 weeks old. She has her U-CDX, CDX, and her Canadian CD. I do Agility with her for both the fun of it and to compete. In Agility, Ginger has her UCK Agility Trial Champion (U-ATCH). I recently started AKC and Ginger has her Novice Agility title (NA). I decided to start Agility because I thought it would be a fun break for her from obedience."
