[sparklite2]

Well, the thing *I* learned from dogs is to
walk in a circle three times before lying down.

[familyop]

"Well, the thing *I* learned from dogs is to walk in a circle three times before lying down."

Well said! I also like animals and do try to learn about them as they are. Various neighbors have assigned human characteristics to their free ranging dogs, spoken very affectionately about them, sworn to protect them from the agricultural interests of nearby farmers with false allegations or violence and even assaulted veterinarians during emotional arguments. But they didn't build fences for their dogs or learn to keep them healthy and well behaved.