My little dog is not doing well...but I wanted to focus on the things about her that make her special rather than her illness. And I realize she has been teaching me some things about being a good dog. And so I share with you. Not all original, I know, but things that I think are true for her...and probably other dogs as well. 1. Just because you get tossed on a freeway by one person doesn't mean that someone else won't come along and pick you up when you need it most. 2. A dog wakes up each morning with the attitude of: "Wow, another morning. Isn't that great?" 3. Being an old dog doesn't mean you can't learn new tricks. 4. Good dogs can make friends with cats...and do. Cats like being licked across the face even though they don't like to admit it. 5. Good dogs understand their humans aren't as smart as they are. Afterall dogs are bilingual in canine and human languages while humans are more limited. But good dogs always let their humans think the human is the intelligent one. 6. It isn't the destination that's important...it's getting the chance to go for a ride with your friends. 7. If a stranger offers you a treat, be polite but don't eat it. If a friend offers you a treat, eat it with enthusiasm that shows. If your favorite person gives you a treat, hide it and keep it for a day when that person isn't around. 8. It's better to sleep with friends cuddled around you. It just is. 9. Being a good dog has nothing to do with pedigree...it's about heart. 10. All dogs go to heaven. Good dogs are angels in fur coats.