When you feel flattened by life's stresses, there's something you can count on to reinflate your morale: the dog spirit. Just take a walk to a beach or a dog park, and watch the dogs play and explore. Today's collection of readers' photos is of dogs living a dog's life, doing what dogs do, powered by the dog spirit. A notable aspect of the dog spirit is the instinct to be a team player. There's often a sweet gentleness in the dog spirit, as with Taiz (left) and Boss, who are respectful of their little friends.

Source: Stuff September 16, 2021 21:50 UTC