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Dogs carry a very special message for humans.
They are the symbol for loyalty, for unquestioning and unconditional love,
for the protector, and for service to others. It asks nothing in return except
to be loved and cared for.
Dogs are found around the world, and the have a different meaning in every culture. There are the working dogs who herd sheep and cattle, guard dogs, show dogs — the list goes on and on and is far too great to truly discuss here. In the early days before the horse was introduced by the Spanish on this continent, dogs were beasts of burden for the Native peoples. They carried goods on their back, and pulled the travois filled with personal possessions and the tipis of their owners. They were the watchdogs and protectors of the villages and camps and, when the weather was cold, they were taken inside to curl up with the owner and provide extra warmth. A living blanket. :) When horses were first seen, they were called "spirit dogs", and were used in the same manner as dogs.
If you are a dog lover, you are saying that your loyalty and devotion to your family and friends is endless. You will fight against all odds to protect them. You also find your greatest satisfaction in life when you are being of service to others — the helping hand — the friend in need. You are practicing the true "giveaway" for you ask nothing in return for your good deeds.
You also like to be "scratched behind the ears". A kind word, a loving cuddle, a small act of kindness means more to you than diamonds and expensive gifts. The way to your heart is through kindness - not material rewards.
There is a word of caution in dog medicine, however. In the extreme, you may allow yourself to be taken advantage of because of your kind and supportive nature. Do not allow yourself to be used against your own best interests! Be wary of becoming a doormat, of continually putting your own needs and wishes aside in deference to another. Don't become the whipped dog cowering and defeated at the hands of anyone who does not value and respect your special spirit. There is a fighter; a protective energy in dog. If you must use it to protect yourself, then so be it. Value yourself first - then you can truly serve others who honor what you have to give.
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