Cesar Millan - Dogs don’t rationalize. They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a human, but the inside
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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is October 1st...
Today is National Black Dog Day, a day that shines a light on the often-overlooked black-coated dogs in shelters. These dogs tend to wait longer for homes, and not because they’re any less lovable. In fact, they’re just as loyal, playful, and heartwarming as any other dog—you just have to see them for who they truly are.
I have a black dog and she is awesome. I didn't realize that black dogs, just like black cats are considered to be a bad omen to some superstitious people. Well... I'm not buying it.
Black dogs are great dogs.
That brings me to today’s quote, from Cesar Millan, the renowned dog whisperer,
who once said...
‘Dogs don’t rationalize. They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a human, but the inside.’
Dogs, no matter what their color or breed, love us unconditionally. They don’t care what we look like, what kind of day we’ve had, or whether we’ve made mistakes. They see the goodness in us, even when we don’t see it ourselves. And in a world where black dogs are sometimes overlooked just because of their color, it’s kind of ironic, isn’t it? These dogs that see straight to our hearts are often judged for what’s on the outside.
Cesar’s quote is a reminder that dogs live in the moment—they love without judgment, without prejudice, without hesitation. Maybe there’s something we can learn from them about seeing past appearances. Imagine if we looked at others the way dogs do, not focused on what’s skin-deep but on the heart, the spirit. We might be surprised by what we find.
Just don't jump on someones leg... or smell... yeah... just don't do it!
So, on this National Black Dog Day, take a moment to think about those dogs waiting in shelters, patiently hoping for someone to see beyond their dark coats and into their big hearts. They don’t hold anything against us for passing them by, but maybe today, it’s time we stop and give them a second glance.
And if you’re not in the position to adopt, even just spreading awareness or spending some time at a shelter could make a difference. You never know—you might just make a friend who sees you in ways no one else does.
That’s all for today. Thank you for spending a little time with me on The Daily Quote. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for today, and I’ll see you back here tomorrow, same pod time, same pod channel with another Daily Quote.