National Work like a Dog Day urges us to charge forth and meet every challenge we face. However, if you look to your dog for direction, confusion may set in,” says NationalDay.com.  “The English language is confusing.” So when we say “It’s a dog’s life,” we are referencing an easy and relaxing life, but when we say that we “work like a dog” it implies a very strenuous life.

Most dogs are companions that lead an easy life, but working dogs are necessary for our culture. Dogs herd sheep, guide the blind and protect our homes.

In honor of National Work like a Dog Day on August 5, NationalDay.com suggests we watch videos of working dogs in action, learn about the training of working dogs or even make a video about your average workday to prove that you lead a dog’s life. Of course, it’s summer so maybe your life is like that of a non-working canine. How does your individual life mirror that of a dog?