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A very happy Christmas to all of you, both canine and human and even the cats out there too. I thought that today was a good day to bring you an important Christmas message. Today I am especially talking to all the puppies out there, particularly those of you who have been given new humans for Christmas.<\/p>\n
It is very important to remember that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. I know it\u2019s easy when the magic of Christmas has worn off to feel disillusioned. The times when the little extra titbits under the table have given way to the realisation that your new human snores very loudly and disturbs your sleep. The times when giving you new beds and blankets gives way to expecting you to fetch their slippers. It\u2019s hard when you realise they plan to go out and leave you behind or even to go on holiday or away for the weekend without you. These are times that all of us feel a pang of sadness and doubt our commitment to them. However, when you take on a human you take on a life long commitment to servitude and subservience. You promise to follow them everywhere and do their bidding. You even promise to be happy to see them in any and every circumstance, no matter that they ignored you in favour of the cat the last time they came home.<\/p>\n
Taking responsibility for a human is not something that every dog is prepared for, but if you do it then you must stick to what you have done. Forgive them for the times they spill something on the floor and you accidentally walk in it. At those time just quietly help them clean it up. If they make loud noises that disturb you don\u2019t be cross with them. Just remember they are humans and they do things like that, often after too much alcohol. If they choose clothes that clash with your coat or call you names that are frankly demeaning, just turn the other cheek and lick them. They will get things wrong a lot of the time. They will expect you to understand commands they haven\u2019t taught you. They will use \u2018Wait\u2019 when they mean \u2018Stay\u2019 and \u2018Down\u2019 when they mean \u2018Off\u2019. Just remember they are not as bright as we are and get confused. Don\u2019t give up on them. They may not tell you often or even show it, but they need you and without you they would be lost.<\/p>\n
It is essential that you understand that a human is for life and not just for Christmas, so be tolerant with them and patient with their mistakes. Train them as best you can. The better you train them the easier they are to live with.<\/p>\n
Remember we were there at the start with the shepherds. Who was left minding the sheep while they all wandered off to Bethlehem? We might not get the recognition we deserve, but it\u2019s still our duty to provide our faithful services.<\/p>\n
And of course, do enjoy all the good things of Christmas too. A very happy Christmas to you and all your families from me, Alfie, and Shadow, Aristotle and Wilma too.<\/p>\n
(Oh yes, and Wilma wanted to send a special message to her mum too as it\u2019s her first Christmas away from home. She says she loves you very much and hopes you are having a happy Christmas and not missing her too badly. She has seen that you have her brother staying and she wishes she could be there to play too.)<\/p>\n
Love from<\/p>\n
Alfie.<\/p>\n
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