Treat People Like Dogs
Treat People Like Dogs
Years ago, we had a miniature dachshund. He howled when we howled at him. I still howl occasionally just to remember him. It makes us laugh.
One day, when Spunkie was with us, I came home to a “normal” welcome-home from my wife. I realized we seemed more excited to see Spunkie than we did to see each other. In that moment I said, “I wish I was a dog.”
Everyone enjoys being loved like a dog.
Treat people like dogs:
#1. Don’t make unnecessary demands.
#2. Greet people with joy.
#3. Use an uplifting tone of voice.
#4. Realize people sit nearby waiting for an invitation to play.
#5. Let them stick their head out the window to follow their joy.
#6. Give clear short directions.
#7. Scratch ears and rub bellies for no reason other than to bring joy.
#8. Accept their nature. Some dogs like to jump around. Some enjoy sniffing the ground.
#9. Let them run around without a leash once in a while.
#10. Show appreciation immediately.
What would you do today if you treated people like dogs?
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