I wish we all held the brain of a dog. Okay, maybe not the brain capacity per se but more along the lines of their compassion and easily forgiven mistakes.
I've recently noticed how quickly dogs of any kind live to please their "masters" and strive for their full attention, always. It truly amazes me despite the several messes or lack of listening and obeying a dog might take on, they only seek for our approval directly following their acts. And no matter how much we yell or scold, they come following back waiting for that pat on the head or nod of forgiveness. All a dog seeks is our love, care and compassion, holding no anger or conflict against us ever.
Why can't humans adapt similar tactics? Why must we hold grudges and angst against one another because of some petty statement or argument? Why always possess the need to judge those around us, be offended so easily, be quick to base a person's character on impressions? I think the world would be a lot happier if we could simply do like the dogs and ultimately want to please our friends and family without reason or owing the other for a good deed, no questions asked. If we loved in simplicity, we might find living with one another a bit easier and in turn, see the real capabilities of human compassion.
I love this quality of canines. I wish I could follow suit like them and be more like their character. Granted, I might end up with my tail between my legs every so often, but I might see the world in better perspective if I sought more love and approval in such unpretentious ways.
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