Dogs are always happy. At least those who are taken care of. And those who are not, typically exhibit hope. You leave your home for hours and upon your return, you get the best hello ever. They jump up on you, wagging their tail, licking you, and let out an excited bark. You say ‘Let’s go for a walk’ and before the sentence is complete they are waiting at the door, ready to go. You give them their food and they are only too excited to gulp it down, even though they have been eating the same food for the longest time.
Why are they so happy? Possibly because they are in the present. Right here, right now. They appreciate the time you share with them and the attention you are able to give them. There is no sense of what may have been, or comparisons to what they have done in the past, or even what is missing. Dogs take in the moment without judgment of situations or people.
Maybe we can take a lesson from our best friends and spend the day being Dog Happy.
