Learn From A Dog: 15 Life Lessons From Your Pet

We've all heard that people tend to look like their dogs (hey, there's even research to back that one up), but act like them? Hey, maybe it's time to consider it.

Dogs tend to be happy, active and well rested -- things we could all stand to learn. Read on for those and other tail-wag-worthy life lessons from your pooch.

Comments

[Jerry Bourbon]

01:54 PM on 02/14/2012

If you can't eat it, play with it, or screw it, pee on it and move on.

[Marian Bailey]

07:17 PM on 12/27/2011

A dog is the best friend you'll ever have.

[Ems9]

08:54 PM on 12/27/2011

Absolutely true. ^5 !

[nanaofmysky]

05:36 PM on 12/27/2011

I had 3 dogs 2 cats only 1 cat left. Two dogs were rescue the other from a litter of 13. One cat found us the other a rescue. I only have my little guy left ( the rescue)He seems to think I am to pay attention to him only. He stay on my lap when I an sitting and curls up under the blankets at night. All my babies gave unconditional love. The dogs were gentle and sweet. One the oldest did not let any male come close to me if wearing a hat. She did not trust men wearing them. If I was ever to get another dog it would be from a rescue. Probable an American Bulldog. Love the bread. So goofy!

[Bor Zoi]

08:28 AM on 12/26/2011

When life gives you lemons,
go eat a cat.

Go Dogs!

[alteredstory]

01:51 AM on 12/25/2011

And if you get a squirrel in the winter, keep it outside - you can gnaw on the thing all winter!

[fetchmasters]

05:39 PM on 12/24/2011

I'm kinda like an ol' Bluetick Hound, I like to lay around in the shade.
I don't have much money, but I dang sure got it made
(Charlie Daniels Band)

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[Cherishables]

10:40 AM on 12/24/2011

So true. Thanks @HuffingtonPost!

[Ami Munro]

10:43 PM on 12/23/2011

The more I see of humans, the more I like dogs.

[theroundearth]

07:25 PM on 12/23/2011

"Dogs tend to be happy, active and well rested"

They don't pay their own taxes, don't have to apply for a job, get served their meal, don't bother about politics... No wonder they are happy, rested...

[mskittykat1326]

01:39 PM on 12/23/2011

My husbands parents have the most gorgeous German Shepard guard dog named Angie. She does not tolerate anyone coming by the house unannounced unless her daddy says it's ok. Everyone refuses to go near her, but I'd be lying to you if she doesn't turn into the biggest baby / wanna-be lap dog when my husband and I come by. Dogs are awesome!

[American Subversive]

12:16 PM on 12/23/2011

17. Do it doggiestyle.

18. When in dire need of a snack, there's always the catlitterbox.

[Willow712]

05:45 PM on 12/23/2011

I had to put the kitty snackbar in a room and block the door in the basement so the cat can get in but the dogs can't.

[American Subversive]

07:03 PM on 12/23/2011

When it comes to the argument over which species is smarter (canines vs. felines), I say the argument ends when one considers which one eats the others poo.

[American Subversive]

12:15 PM on 12/23/2011

Number 3 - Be certain to sniff a potential partner's rear end? Really?

[bud14]

01:35 PM on 12/23/2011

Dude, it's metaphorical. Sniff out the situation. Did you really have to ask about this one?

[American Subversive]

03:11 PM on 12/23/2011

No, but I'd be willing to give you a sniff if you'd like?

[Yorksgal]

11:23 AM on 12/23/2011

Sniffing and some of the other things dogs do will get you arrested in the human world.

[DJMarian]

07:51 PM on 12/23/2011

Being unable to think conceptually will most likely get you a minimum wage job for life.

[Yorksgal]

01:02 PM on 12/24/2011

???
A sense of humor will though.

[Erica Stein]

03:43 AM on 12/23/2011

I am a serious dog (and cat) lady, but wow. Dogs make lift their legs on fire hydrants, so you should think about marking things that way too. Make whatever you like yours!

My dog eats poop, I should be like my dog and let my freak flag fly!
This was really pushing it.

[Greenblue]

02:05 AM on 12/23/2011

Seriously?? Idiotic article

[DJMarian]

07:51 PM on 12/23/2011

What were you expecting? Did you miss the title?

[Greenblue]

11:25 PM on 12/23/2011

OK, I'll wing it.. for instance.. what can you learn from your aquarium fish..

1. Keep swimming, no matter what..
2. Never miss a meal
3. Appreciate diversity ( different colored fish)

etc.. etc.... see? I could keep going..so yeah, I stick to "idiotic":D
happy holidays:)