23. “I Forgive You. Always. Without Question.”
You yelled at your dog last week. You feel bad about it. Your dog does not. Dogs do not hold grudges. Their memory for negative emotional events is short — within minutes, sometimes seconds, they have already forgiven you.
This is because they live entirely in the present moment. The you of five minutes ago, the angry you, no longer exists. The only you that matters is the one in front of them right now. If you have ever felt guilty about losing your patience, hear this — your dog has already moved on. They are waiting for you.