: They teach us about love, responsibility, and empathy. As one observer noted, it is often humans who have to be taught "how to be human," while dogs are born with an innate understanding of loyalty. The Weight of Loss
Deep reflections on dogs often explore what they might be thinking when they stare at us with "soulful eyes". : They teach us about love, responsibility, and empathy
Many writers have noted that dogs serve as a reflection of our own humanity. They don't know jealousy or discontent, making them a "link to paradise" and a reminder of a simpler, more peaceful state of being. : They teach us about love