1. Because this is how dogs sometimes go down the steps.

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2. And this is how they sometimes hop up them.

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3. Because playing catch with dogs is always fun.

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4. And you never know what they’re going to do.

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5. They can turn into burritos…

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6. Teach babies how to crawl…

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7. Get the mail…

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8. Guard the house…

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9. Put on a show…

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10. Or just wait for you to play with them.

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11. And sometimes they don’t even need you.

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12. Sometimes all it takes is an egg…

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13. A sunny day…

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14. A trampoline…

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15. Or a mirror.

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16. Dogs also work together…

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17. Make having to run errands more enjoyable…
18. And help you see the world from a new perspective.

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19. Dogs also have incredible patience.

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20. And put up with a ton of crap.

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21. Even when their excitement is almost too much to handle…

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22. Which means you can pretty much do whatever you want with them.

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23. Because at the end of the day, dogs are almost always happy.

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24. And you can tell when they’re having a good time.

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25. And it doesn’t take much, either.

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26. Sometimes it’s just the sound of the ocean…

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27. A good beat…
28. Snow being shoveled at them…

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29. Their own leg…

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30. Or literally just sand.

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31. And sure, sometimes dogs need a little attention…

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32. And are a bit clumsy at times…

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33. But it’s all pretty entertaining.

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34. And when it comes down to it, dogs are really just simple creatures.

35. They’re loving…

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36. Friendly…

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37. (Even with other animals)

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38. And they’ll be there for you when you need them the most.

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39. They’ll help calm your nerves when you go to the dentist…

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40. Make your life more comfortable…

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41. And give you the best good-bye you’ve ever had.

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42. Because as long as you love them, a dog will be your best friend for life.
