Forgiveness
You accidentally forget to feed Teddy. How would he handle the situation?
remind you politely, move on
A wealthy person and a person without a lot of money both want to pet Teddy. Does he prefer one person over the other?
no, not because of money
Is Teddy thinking about a boat ride tomorrow while he's chewing a bone today?
no - he's living in the present
How much time does Teddy spend wishing he could be like other dogs?
none - he doesn't want to be anyone but himself
Did Teddy stop wanting to learn when he finished his obedience training?
no - he loves to learn
Teddy's sister, Lulu, gets to go for a boat ride but Teddy can't go. How does Teddy respond?
barks as a reminder then distracts himself
One person is yelling and screaming on the unit and another is sitting calmly and quietly. Which person would Teddy feel more comfortable approaching and why?
calm, unthreatening
Teddy ran down to the river and got muddy yesterday when he wasn't supposed to. Does he still enjoy the new day today or let yesterday's mistake make him feel like a bad dog today?
enjoys the day today
Does Teddy spend time pretending to like games to impress other dogs?
no - he's true to himself
In what ways does Teddy learn about the world?
Teddy wants to go across the street to visit his friend, Seger, but is not allowed to. What does he do?
find another activity
One patient on the unit is wearing Jordans. Another is wearing off brand shoes with holes in them. Would Teddy prefer one person over the other?
no, not based on shoe brand but may prefer smelly feet
Teddy has difficulty remembering how to "shake." Does he beat himself up about this every day?
no - he doesn't focus on his weaknesses - he just keeps trying
If Teddy has an accident in the house does he blame it on Lulu or accept responsibility?
accepts responsibility for his mistakes
Does Teddy let his curiosity override his common sense? Why or why not?
He respects his boundaries and wants to stay safe.
True/False - Teddy barks repeatedly when he's not allowed to clean up the dining room floor on the unit.
False
Teddy's friend Seger likes to chase a ball but Teddy doesn't. Can they still be friends without judging one another?
yes
What can we learn from Teddy about staying present?
it leads to a richer, more fulfilling life
Does Teddy do the right thing only when people are watching?
no, all the time
If Teddy's about to hike a new trail and is a little nervous, how does he manage this?
trusts who he's with, uses caution, open to the adventure with safety in mind
Teddy doesn't want to go inside the vet clinic but is taken in anyway. How does he handle himself?
stays close to owner but cooperates
What can we learn from Teddy, or other dogs, about judgment?
Dogs make decisions based on safety, not by appearance.
Teddy doesn't like going to the vet. How would worrying every day about having to go to the vet change his personality?
He wouldn't have as much fun, be as relaxed, enjoy the day
Does Teddy pretend not to like Seger when he's around Sadie because Sadie doesn't like Seger?
no, he likes everyone all the time
What can we learn from Teddy about curiosity?
There's always something new to learn. We can learn and grow from both negative and positive experiences.