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Dogs are ever-loyal and loving companions that have graced our lives since immemorial. They possess an incredibly unique ability to touch our hearts and bring immeasurable joy to those they love.

Yet, in our fast-paced and self-centered world, we turn to the oddest example of kindness. Stories of their selfless love, friendly demeanor, heroic stunts, and the like prove that we don’t truly deserve these extraordinary creatures.

While we often bask in their unconditional love and unwavering devotion, it’s time to pause and reflect on how dogs impact our lives. We’ll look into how they serve as a poignant reminder of what it means to be an exemplary model of displaying good behavior.

The commendable love and loyalty of dogs

Dogs’ unconditional love and loyalty are, without a doubt, second to none. Regardless if we make mistakes or bad decisions or make a fool out of ourselves, dogs will continue to love us and won’t dwell on our flaws or mistakes.

It is a known fact that the loyalty of dogs is what makes them remarkable. Descended from wild wolves, this natural evolution of our relationship with them has become more than just human to animal. They have seamlessly integrated into family homes, making them a loving companion you can always rely on.

Their unwavering devotion is not something to be taken lightly, as they are animals eager to please those who have provided them the love, care, affection, and shelter they need. When you have a dog, all the love and loyalty come with them, so you are guaranteed better days beside these sweet and faithful canines.

They have the purest and most boundless compassion

Dogs have an innate ability to empathize and display a very compassionate nature. Take a look at therapy dogs and service dogs, for example. Both may have distinct responsibilities to the humans assigned to them, but each has a common ground in exercising compassion.

There are instances where dogs are compassionate towards other animals too. Even though they’re not of the same species, we can deny that they can display kindness without discrimination. When their nurturing instincts kick in, it won’t matter whether you’re a human or an animal – dogs will practically care for you all the same.

Looking at these animals may beg us to question ourselves regarding caring about others. When we realize that they can talk or think as we do and still display virtues that we people rarely do, that is enough to spark a discussion on how we can learn a thing or two from dogs.

Dogs teach us to live in the present and be happy.

Humans spend most of their lives working towards a bleak future where everything is uncertain. In the midst of it all, we forget a lot of simple joys in life that mean a lot to our well-being. Having a dog beside us helps us reflect on how we get caught up in worries and distractions. In the end, we miss out on the beauty of the present.

They are the best teachers of forgiveness and acceptance.

When we get hurt, our pride as humans is one of our most known traits. We often refuse to back down when we’re pushed to the ground. And if someone we love ends up hurting us, there are two possibilities: either we forgive them, or we don’t.

However, dogs possess a remarkable ability to forgive and forget and think they are one of the most subjected to human cruelty. For example, some dog owners unintentionally get angry at their dogs to the point of screaming and, often, hurting them physically. They may get scared, anxious, and wary, but they eventually forgive their owners and continue loving them unconditionally.

Dogs also have big heart that accepts us for who we are. Big or small, rich or poor, dogs don’t love us for what we can do for them. They are the best at loving anyone and willingly put their trust in someone, which should be a lesson for humans on extending the same forgiveness and acceptance toward others.

”Dogs with Attitude” by Yvonne Bronstorph

An example of the magnificent nature of these canines would be the book ““Dogs with Attitude“” by Yvonne Bronstorph. It is rich in moral lessons that will be an incredible source for children to learn from. Through this book, they also have a better gauge of how to understand the behavior of dogs, which makes interactions between them more manageable.And if your family has an additional furry member, Yvonne Bronstorph’s book might be perfect for you. The author had every dedicated animal and pet owner in mind, so ““Dogs with Attitude“” will surely be an ideal embodiment of happiness and the positive impact dogs have on us.