Banjo the dog and I are sitting here, drinking a cup of hot tea (he does pretty well holding a cup for not having opposable thumbs) and carrying on a discussion about what we’ve learned from the last month. We’ve both had a rough month — my job status changed and he lost his soul-mate Molly the dog. He gave me some really good advice and I thought I’d share his words with you.
1. Always be positive. A dog that wags his tail gets more pets than a growling one.
2. Blaming yourself for something you had no control over is as fruitless as chasing your tail.
3. Always bury a few bones for a rainy day.
4. Your real friends are the ones who still will pet you when you roll in crap.
5. Just because someone puts a collar on you doesn’t mean they own you.
6. Cherish the moment. The treat. The nap. The walk. The scratch behind the ear.
7. If you want friends, be a friend. How do I know this? I’m man’s best friend aren’t I?
8. Always be excited when someone you care about comes home. Greet them accordingly. When they leave, act like it is the biggest tragedy ever.
9. Fiercely protect your territory. Your people. Your pack.
10. Happiness may or not be a warm puppy, but it works for me.
Thank you for your post. I too have had a rough month but this post made me smile and remember the good things that came to me in November. My tail is now wagging!
Thank you.
Wonderful advice! Does Banjo want a kitten? I’ve got two he can have. They are adorable!
Banjo’s female human is allergic to kitties. When Sam the Kitty died at 14 1/2, she discovered she could breathe again.
Banjo is one wise dog. Thanks for the advise Banjo I will try and remember these things to do.
Banjo has really great advice Marshall :-)
Wow! What a smart dog you have! Great advice!!
Thank you, thank you, Banjo, for reminding us of what is really important. Your humans must be really smart, since you are such a good teacher!
Banjo is a genius! I’ll study, memorize and share this caninical wisdom with other humans.
And as if that’s not enough, I’d have never thunk that such life-changing inspiration could lurk behind a simple tweet.
Banjo is a wise dog. THE best advice I’ve heard in a long time. Certainly words to live by. Maybe Banjo should write a book!
Oooo, what a great idea!!!
Great advice from Banjo. This needs to be posted worldwide. Who knows, it could change the way a lot of people think by having their thoughts more positive instead of all the negativity in the world.
Share the link. It can be posted worldwide. Banjo says thank you. Or something like that.
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