Wag More, Bark Less

Posted by Webb on 06/21/2008
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I saw a sticker on a car the other day (yes I wanted to chase the car but resisted...gotta be a good role model to other dogs out there) that read "wag more bark less" and I thought how true that is.  Then later I received the email at the end of this blog, so I got to thinking, while I was laying around chewing a bone, about how true these things are.  If people could be more like dogs this world would be a better place.  Maybe a little more messy, but definitely more loving.

Anybody that knows me knows that besides being a CountryHound, I'm also a love hound.  I've got a few other nicknames related to some of my bad habits but we won't go into that here. 

You come around me though, and I'm gonna show you some loving.  I'll give you big wet kisses, sniff you from head to toe, and be right by your side.  You may not like the slime my mouth leaves on you, but it just shows you've been loved by Webb. I'll follow you anywhere you go too, cause I just want to be with my friends and doing whatever they're doing. Just being there man, that's where its at.

I took a quick poll from a few dogs running around the neighborhood and they all pretty well felt the same.  Give 'em a place to sleep and adequate food, and they'll show you good, unconditional lovin'.

But I'm curious why humans can't be that way.  Why is there so much hate, unrest, selfishness, war, greed, hunger, unhappiness and evil in the world; and why can't there be more peace and harmony?   Like Big Kenny says, why can't we all just "love everybody".

You know, I'll take fleas, dry dog food,and having to go outside to use the bathroom any day over all the dilemmas my human friends put themselves through.  I ain't got much in the way of material possessions, but I got what  I need.  My tails wagging first thing when I get up every morning.

Maybe that's it.  Maybe if all these humans didn't care so much about what they own, about their material things, their lives would be easier.  Maybe if they took more time to be thankful for what they've got, their lives would be easier.  Maybe if they didn't think their opinion was the only right one; maybe if they'd take a little time to appreciate other's opinions, their lives would be easier.  

Maybe if they quit thinking about all their problems, and started showing more love to those around them, their lives would be easier.  Maybe if they spent more time helping others (like homeless pets especially) and less focusing on themselves, their lives would be easier; and they'd be happier.  That's how us dogs do it, and it works pretty well for the most part.

I realize "every dog has his day", so every day can't be perfect.  But my advice is for you to be more like me and my mutt friends.  Love everybody, human and animal.  Appreciate everybody.  Treat your fellow dogs with respect.  Do what you can to make someone else's day better.  Always be in peace and harmony with one another.  Then you would wag more, and bark less too.  Now check out this great story below, and at the end tell us if you have a good story about someone spreading some love and kindness:

The pictures say it all -- After the tornado ( Greensburg, Ks.)

THIS IS SUCH A NEAT STORY 

 The story begins with the rescuers finding this poor little guy they named Ralphie. Someone had already taken him under their wing but weren't equipped to adopt;

 

Ralphie, scared and starved, joined his rescuers..

I wouldn't think anything could live thru this... but we were wrong.

 

This little lady also survived that wreckage. Here she is just placed in the car - scared, but safe.

 

and then..they are no longer alone!

 

Instant friends, they comforted each other while in the car.

 

Add two more beagles found after that...the mor, the merrier!

 

Oh boy, a new traveler to add to the mix...

(Note: the cat coming over the seat needing shelter...)

Now just how is this going to work? (and remember they are all strange to one another)

 

It's going to work just fine, thank you very much!

 Wow! The things we learn from our animal friends...

If only all of mankind could learn such valuable lessons as this. Lessons of instant friendship. Of peace and harmony by way of respect for one another -- no matter one's color or creed.

These animals tell you... 'It's just good to be alive and with others.'

Yes, it surely is..  So...Live, love, laugh.