When you are a cool canine like me, you have a lot of spare time to think about what is really important in this big world of ours. So, what do dogs value, and how can these beliefs help out our human friends? Dog life can quite simply be broken down into treats, companionship, and the sights and smells of outside.

Dogma Number One: Treats Make Everyone Happier. Whether you are a human, or a dog, if you get a treat your day is going to be instantly better. For me it is bacon, or cheese, and for the Author’s wife (my mommy!) it is shoes, wine, or chocolate. I think the Author views the Author’s wife as his own very special, every day treat. Well, she is pretty awesome!

Dogma Number Two: Being Together is Better Then Being Apart. If you live by yourself, and come home to your dog, you are both instantly happier. It’s just a fact. If you are having a bad day, your dog will know you are, and will do his, or her, best to console you. And, finally both humans and dogs are more content when they have the companionship of their Packs.

Dogma Number Three: Nature Really Does Nurture. Whether we are at the beach, mountains, lake, or even our own backyard, both humans and canines are more relaxed when they are enjoying the beauty of outside. We both deeply inhale the air, and can’t stop looking around at all of the wonders of nature. The joy of humans and dogs splashing in the ocean is pretty much the same. And, have you ever seen how happy a dog is just rolling around in the grass? The carpet works too! There is a reason for it. It’s the best thing since kibble, and I suggest if you are having a bad day give it a try. So, maybe all humans should just try to live their best dog life? Until next time, you stay paw-sitive, and I’ll keep phil-paw-sophizing!