Dog Knowledge

During this ongoing struggle with the beast that is depression, I have often wished I could be my dog. Or at least behave like him without fear of repercussions. It seems as though he's got quite a few things on straight.

• If you're tired, sleep. It builds up valuable energy for later
  



• If you're bored, sleep. It passes the time and keeps sadness (i.e. depression, for humans) at bay



• If you don't like something, go elsewhere.



• If you need something fast, make some noise. People will work to figure out what you need.



• At least three times a day, take a walk around the neighborhood and leave messages for those like you. Let them know where you're at, what you like to eat, stuff like that. Pee is good for this purpose; it's free, and if you run out you can use water to refill your stock. Which is also free.



• If someone threatens you, stand up to them. Barking is good for this. If that doesn't work, you have carnivore teeth for a reason.



• Play really hard. Race after that ball as if there were a pack of dogs going for it, wrestle for that rawhide as if it were the last one you'll ever get. Hard play leads to good sleep...and sleep is always good.



• If you want pats, ask for them.



• If you're excited, show it. Jump up and down, bark, pant. Humans, for some reason, like it that you're happy to see them.

I wonder if there's some way I could switch places with him, even for a day. Problem is, I don't think he'd survive life in my head very well...