by ABFRLadmin | August 25, 2025
Sometimes, the greatest teachers don’t speak our language. They don’t write books or give speeches. They simply wag their tails, rest their heads on our laps, and look at us with eyes full of love. Dogs have this rare gift—to teach without trying, to heal without words, and to remind us what really matters.
When we asked our colleagues what their furry friends have taught them and to share their
pictures, we were overwhelmed by the sheer volume of responses that were as heart-touching
as the pawprints left on their lives.
Life Lesson #1: Find Joy in the Simple Things the Luke way
Sumit Kumar, Deputy Manager (Sourcing), Tasva, finds happiness in Luke, his little Shih Tzu. Not in grand celebrations or big wins, but in the playful thump of tiny paws on the floor, a wagging tail that greets him each morning, and the silent comfort that says, “I’m here, and that’s enough.”
Life Lesson #2: Living in the Present Just like Rocky
Jaswinder Singh (Intern, Client Craft Team), TMRW-AB Digital Fashion Ventures, learned from Rocky the importance of living in the present. As humans, we tend to overthink—dwelling on the past or worrying about the future—but dogs remind us to embrace the now and be grateful for what we have.
Life Lesson #3: Unconditional Love & Forgiveness from Shane and Aemy
Many shared how their pets embody love without conditions.
Life Lesson #4: Patience, Care, and Responsibility
Krutika Mohanty (HR Executive, Sabyasachi Calcutta) echoed the sentiment that patience and selfless love go a long way; our dogs truly prove to be the best teachers.
Life Lesson #5: The Big Takeaway is Love Without Expectation
From Alka Kusum (Design Manager, People Women’s Wear, Pantaloons) to Komal Singh (Manager, HR – Talent Management & YTM, Pantaloons), the recurring theme was clear: dogs teach us to love selflessly, live fully, and appreciate the ones who care about us.
Dogs Don’t Just Walk Beside Us—They Guide Us
Every wag, every nuzzle, every moment of unspoken understanding carries a lesson. They teach us to slow down, to forgive, to trust, to be kind, and to find happiness not in what we seek, but in what we already have. Their love and enthusiasm when you walk in through the door every day might just be the best form of daily stressbuster you could ask for.
Maybe the secret to a fulfilling life has been walking beside us all along, on four paws.
