This was in the Wignall Animal Hospital's newsletter, and I thought it was great. Some of you have perhaps seen these before, but here are THINGS WE CAN LEARN FROM A DOG:

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Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
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Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
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When loved ones come home, always run to great them.
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When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
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Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
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Take naps and stretch before rising.
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If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it. When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
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Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
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On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
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When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
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No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
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Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
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Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
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Run, romp, and play daily.
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Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
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Be loyal.
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Never pretend to be something you're not.

As for Juneau, she is into fervently chasing squirrels to the point where I no longer let her off the leash in the backyard. Last week she ran up an embankment on one one side of my yard, ACROSS A MODERATELY BUSY STREET, and behind a school. So I now keep her on the leash when I take her out back in the morning. One day I was half asleep when I took Juneau out back, I had my running shoes only half on, and I badly twisted my right ankle on the back stairs. Juneau still later insisted I take her over to Middlesex Fells for a long hike. I hobbled along for a few miles. Juneau chased squirrels. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. (I will post a new picture of Juneau within the next day or so.)