Have you spoiled your pet with love, or if you’re not a pet owner, ever wondered why humans seem to spoil their pets?  Who trains whom? Pets model living mindfully present in the moment.   They help us examine what motivates us and what our habits are, and teach us about innate personality.  They’re guides for managing expectations, and ownership of our own behavior.  And most naturally and authentically, they gift us with their acceptance and unconditional love of ourselves just as we are.