1. JASPER AND XENA
A story about dogs
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2. “Take your time. Breath. Open all your senses to your
surroundings. What do you see? What do you hear, smell and feel?
What fascinates you and caught your attention? Are you a changed
person because you were forced out of your mind and made
observations on your daily walk?”
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3. When you take the time to watch a dog, even for a few minutes,
you find it’s very difficult not to smile. Did you ever stop to
wonder what makes “man’s best friend” well, man’s best
friend?
I set out to find some answers by observing dogs, and their
humans. Here is what I found.
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4. Meet Jasper!
Jasper is a 4 year old Yorkshire Terrier and weighs 8 pounds.
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5. Meet Xena!
Xena is a 3.5 month old Great Dane and weighs 60 pounds!
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6. Dogs are:
Curious
Territorial
Excited to see you
Interested in following you
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8. Dogs share many human characteristics:
they love food,
playing,
socializing,
a good nap
a soft bed
hugs
kisses
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9. They like to make new friends.
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10. They pay attention.
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11. They like to play.
The wear their emotions on their faces.
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12. Sometimes they are clumsy.
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13. They love treats!
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14. Dogs keep a watchful eye on their surroundings.
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15. They love a good nap.
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16. They are curious yet cautioius.
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17. Sometimes their feet are too big for their bodies.
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18. While I may not be a changed person after observing Jasper and Xena, I am
inspired. Inspired to savor every experience throughout my day; to find
excitement in the little things; to be playful, to explore, and lastly, I am
inspired to take a nap.
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