Celebrate every day

For a dog, every morning is Christmas morning. Every walk is the best walk, every meal is the best meal, every game is the best game. We can learn so much by observing the way our pets rejoice in life's simplest moments. Take time everyday to celebrate the many gifts that are hidden in the ordinary events of your own life.

That is the last entry in this series from Cesar Milan. I hope you enjoyed these pearls of wisdom as much as I did. This last entry is so very, very true!
My own dog is the epitome of this thinking - he is excited for each walk, hike, car ride, meal, person coming to the door etc. He seems to have unending joy! I do feel that it helps me to feel joyous more than I normally would!

Live with purpose

When dogs are bored, they develop issues ranging from anxiety to aggression. But when given a job and a way to contribute to the pack's well-being, they turn around almost immediately. All animals - including humans-have an inborn need to work for food and water. Ask yourself how you can contribute more to your job, your family, and the world around you. you'll feel much better about yourself if you earn your food and water, too.

From Cesar Millan, "What Your Pet Can Teach You"

Don't hold grudges

There's a remarkable lack of conflict in dog packs. that's because members resolve the situation when disagreements arise, then move on. Imagine what our world would be like if we dealt with our conflicts before they escalated out of control. Holding onto negative feelings tends to make them multiply and prevent us from moving forward.

(Excerpt from What your pet teach you by Cesar Millan)

Learn to Listen

Make the time to lend an ear to those you love or those who want to transform their lives. But don't try to fix their problems, and don't take their problems personally, either. A great leader is also a great follower and knows that everybody counts.

Continued from What your pet can teach you by Cesar Millan

Be direct and consistent in your communication

Many of my clients only intermittently enforce rules, leaving their pets confused about what is and isn't acceptable behavior. Great relationships, no matter the species, begin with clear and consistent communication. This is a lesson we should carry into other areas of our lives - with our family, our friends, and at work. Remember: We teach people how to treat us.

(This is another section from the, "What your pet can teach you" article by Cesar Millan and published in Parade magazine)

Day 3 What your pet can teach you

Trust your instincts
Animals don't care about your words. They recognize that what's really going on in any interaction is beneath the surface. Many of us have lost touch with this all-important instinctual part of our natures. By paying attention to nonverbal cues such as body language and energy, we can lean more about our friends, our loved ones, and ourselves.

Day 2 what your pet can teach you

"Nurture a balanced life"
Cesar Milan tells his clients to follow this simple rule with their dogs: Offer exercise, discipline, and affection every day. Do the same for yourself. We humans are happier if our routines include physical activity, a sense of structure, and the opportunity to give and receive love on a daily basis.