Having a dog is such a wonderful experience! I am so lucky to have had more than one who has changed my life. There are quite a few things I have learned from having a dog.

1. How To Be Responsible:

Having a pet of any kind takes responsibility to a new level. The constant caring for a pet's, (especially a dog) needs is something only a responsible person can handle. You have another living thing relying on you to care for it and provide it it's basic needs, this is a lesson in responsibility that no egg project can teach you.

2. How To Be A Good Friend:

A dog is the best friend a person can have. It listens no matter what and is always there to comfort you in your time of need. While they may not quite know what's going on, they know they can help and support you by being there. They are the best listeners to problems and the best cuddle partners when there are no words to be said.

3. Protection Of The People You Love:

Dogs are very instinctively protective. They're constantly on alert for people who threaten their "pack". They will do anything for their family and if they see even a small threat, they will go into protection mode. They are extremely loyal.

4. Finding Joy In Everything.

The amazing thing about dogs is that they find joy in everything. They can have a blast playing with a stick in the yard, if that's not inventive I don't know what is. They find happiness in being with "their people" and being shown affection. It doesn't take anything special to entertain your dog and make them happy, they are simplistic and genuine.

5. How To Love With All Your Heart.

If you're lucky, you will find a special dog. One who you love with all your heart and feels the same about you. They would follow you to the end of the Earth. They stand by you through anything. In a dog's far too short life, they will make you their soulmate. If you are lucky you'll find a part of yourself through them.

So yes, dogs are the most amazing creatures. I don't know what we did to deserve them, but I am forever grateful to my incredible animal family.