Every dog has a job. First and foremost, they love us with about the most unconditional love there is, but dogs also do some pretty incredible things for their people. They protect us, guide people who can’t see, alert those who can’t hear, detect seizures and other medical emergencies, work alongside police officers and members of the military, retrieve what we hunt, and herd livestock.
And apparently, some do the dishes. 
Mikey likes to conduct one final inspection before I close the dishwasher, just in case anything needs a little pre-wash.
Life According to Dogs: We can all do a little something to help out, no matter how small. And whatever your contribution, do it with the enthusiasm Mikey brings to finding a spoon with a little peanut butter still on it. 
If you’re a dog lover too, follow this page for more Life According to Dogs—weekly reminders that our loyal companions have a lot to teach us…when they’re not licking the dishes. 
Anyway—Off We Go.
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