We Asked: What Lessons Have You Learned From Your Dog?

You don’t need a bunch of toys or treats to make you happy. Lots of love and a stick are just as good, if not better. - Marnie Goodfriend

Stop and play every once in awhile, even if you think you are too busy. - Heather Ulmer

How to be completely single-minded in pursuit of a treat. - Rupunzel Book

It’s fun to just run around like a crazy person sometimes. - Amanda Srigley

Leap for joy for everything you get! - Margie Fulkerson

Always greet someone when they walk in the door. - Ivy Glick

To stop and say hello to strangers. Sometimes they need puppy love too. - Michelle Fremont

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again...and then if all else fails, take a nap. - Kristina Salisbury

Life's too short to be cranky. - Justin Porter

Never leave your false teeth on the coffee table...Border Collies will play with anything! - Sylvia Weatherby-King

If you make enough noise, people will give you what you want. - Monica Hudak

Always be yourself, even when everyone’s watching! - Raquel Sanchez