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6 Things I Learned From My Dog

Man's best friend can really help you learn quite a few things.

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I love my sweet dog, Cooper. He is only two and has inspired me with his paws-itivity and just general happiness at all times. Although I was wholeheartedly against getting a dog when my family sneakily brought him home, I could not be more grateful that my family ended up not listening to me and bringing home my four-legged best friend. Throughout the time we've had Cooper, he has taught my family and me so many life lessons and given us many different outlooks that many people wouldn't often think to look beyond the surface and see. Here are six things I learned from my dog, Cooper:

1. Unconditional love.

No matter what you do, what you're going through, what you look like, or even what you smell like, dogs will always be the first to jump on you and give you kisses or be cuddling at your side when you need it most.

2. Always make time for a nap.

While the owners are away, the dogs are out to... nap? Dogs always make time for at least one nap during the day and they're always pretty happy, so I think we should pull a page out of our dog's books.

3. Loyalty and positivity.

Loyalty and positivity are two of the traits dogs are most well known for. Dogs are always there for you with a happy, panting smile and I think humans need to start embracing this idea more often.

4. It's okay for people to take care of you. 

Dogs are obviously not as advanced as humans, so they need people to care for them in many aspects like taking them out, feeding them, and even caring for their hygiene. Although humans may not need this basic type of care, let dogs teach you that it is okay to get help from others and let people take care of you sometimes.

5. Make time to play.

Take a note from my dog and dogs everywhere, embrace your inner kid every once in a while! Make time for things that you like, and more importantly make time to play! Whether it be playing with your kids, playing video games alone, playing with something, or playing an instrument/sport, make time to just enjoy life and play!

6. Be kind to strangers.

In society today, people often forget to be kind to one another. Dogs will never judge you based on your gender, color of your skin, height, or anything else. All dogs see is a human that they can love on and that hopefully will reciprocate the love. Dogs very often even walk up to random strangers and try to sniff them and give them kisses. I think this idea of being nice to everyone, even people you don't know, can inevitably make this world a better place.

Take some advice from my adorable dog, Cooper, and start implementing these six takeaways in your everyday life.

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