Dog Rules

"Yudhishthira said, ‘It has been said that the abandonment of one that is devoted is infinitely sinful. It is equal to the sin that one incurs by slaying a Brahmana. Hence, O great Indra, I shall not abandon this dog today from desire of my happiness. Even this is my vow steadily pursued, that I never give up a person that is terrified, nor one that is devoted to me, nor one that seeks my protection, saying that he is destitute, nor one that is afflicted, nor one that has come to me, nor one that is weak in protecting oneself, nor one that is solicitous of life. I shall never give up such a one till my own life is at an end.’

-- The Mahabharata, Book 17, Section 3

Over the ages dogs have adapted to mankind by showing personalities that men view as the most noble. We can learn much about the best conduct in personal relationships if we study the simple personality adaptations that have been made by dogs.

If we look at our relationships from the simple point of view of a dog we can see a brief and simple set of rules for survival and adaptation in nearly any human social setting.

Rules:

1. Never get angry with your master. Don't criticize your master. Try sincerely to trust your master.

2. Jealously protect your master from any possible threat, especially other dogs - like you.

3. Always show gratitude and joy to your master.