Everyday after work I stop at a local store and let Mokey 'people watch' for a few minutes as part of her training. She gets treats every time she looks at a stranger and then back to me or when something scary is coming closer and she keeps her cool. Unfortunately, Mokey is quite eye catching and people have a tendency to stare. Staring isn't very nice in the doggy world, whether you're talking about an aggressive dog or a shy dog, staring at them is just freaky. So even if the intentions are well meant, people can scare Mokey without even trying - which led me to think of some life lessons Mokey would probably be happy to share (nothing like anthropomorphising ;) . . .
Life Lessons From Mokey:
1. There is such a thing as personal space - you may not have it, but others do
2. Clothes left on the floor and not in the hamper may come back soggy
3. Don't play with your food unless you want to lose it
4. Joyful family greetings are always appreciated
5. Taking without asking is very rude
6. Toys not put away have a tendency to go missing
7. Friendships require respect and love
8. Staring IS rude
9. Playing outside can be tons of fun
10. Sometimes you need to jump around and act like an idiot just for the fun of it
Mokey says you missed a few…..
ReplyDelete11. Put your shoes away! Leaving them lying all over the floor can cause accidents!
12. You can always “lean” on your family/friends for support.
13. Good things come to those that wait (and sit, and beg, and….)
Great photo and post!
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