It will take a while for me to understand the rules. Please be patient with me.

Trust in me. My well-being depends upon it.

Don't be mad at me, lock me up and leave me. You are my whole world and being separated from you hurts me terribly.

I love the sound of your voice so talk to me. Believe it or not I can understand you.

Treat me well, dear Master. I will always remember how you cared for me.

Please don't hit me. My bones break just like yours. I wear my feelings on my sleeve, too.

If I do not do as you ask, please do not assume I am a bad dog. I may have a tummy ache or be hearing impaired and this is how I communicate that.

When I grow old and my hips go bad please care for me. Some day you will grow old, too.

When the difficult journey comes, do not say “It is too hard” or “I can't bear to watch it”. I want to leave the earth in your loving arms, not in a cold room full of strangers.

Most of all, thank you for loving me. I will be faithful to you all the days of my life, if you will let me