A Dog's Plea

Treat me kindly my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ears.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should you be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old, and no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hands.

-Author Unknown

What about the dog who begs for table food?

Do you have the problem of your dog begging for food from the table during your mealtime? Mine definitely, too. No matter how resolved I am, her pleading eyes would ultimately melt my heart and cause me to give my chicken drumstick to her!

If you have this problem, let's take a look at what we can do to solve it:

Train yourself and your dog. If you have a problem with your dog begging from the table, it's likely that you may even find that your dog is actually stealing food from the counter. I'll share with you the tip on how to handle this problem later.
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