Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

My friend Lucky has a vertical jump like a pro basketball player. Being a dog, that might not seem important unless you compete in jumping competitions. However, if you like to eat – anything that humans prefer – then an impressive vertical jump can come in handy.

Case in point: lucky has managed to eat a plate of cookies, my leftover dog food, five pies (and Lord knows what else) simply by applying his ability to jump high up on to tables that NO ONE imagined he could reach. One day I had the pleasure of witnessing one of Lucky’s jumping escapades to a high top table where he ate two donuts.

First, I want you to realize that everyone knows this human food is bad for lucky and now food is placed at the height of a giant’s reach to keep Lucky from the food.

My point of sharing these observations with you is to make it clear that dogs, like humans, can be motivated to achieve almost… anything. Those motivated by love, will rescue their owners; others like Lucky that are motivated by food, will jump beyond higher than the imagination can fathom. Still other dogs, motivated by freedom and independence (much like entrepreneurs) will escape an enclosed space despite the odds. View the video below for proof.



So, here’s my lesson of the day… Motivating humans and dogs is important. Canines and their people companions can accomplish almost anything when they are properly inspired to do so.

Okay, here’s the question of the day from Marty who asked: What is pet friendlee hotel? Will I like? Mom and dad will staying in one when they take vakashun.

Hey Marty:
It took me a few reads of your note to understand your question. Tell your mom and dad to work on the spelling dude. When humans want to play, they go on vacation. I’m not sure why but humans can’t seem to play at home or just anywhere like a dog. In any case, vacations are good when we get to go along but humans stay in guesthouses called hotels and some don’t like dogs. Pet friendly hotels like dogs so you will get to stay with your parents. Cool huh? If your humans are looking for pet friendly hotels, they can go to: http://www.petswelcome.com/



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