What's not to like about me?

I'm not awaiting tomorrow, 
I just live today

I can stretch, I can play
I can run about all day

I am a great friend indeed 
And I can be all that you need 

I don't fear you,  it's you who fears me
But why, I wonder 

I know only to nibble on you
Sometimes I leave a scratch

But it's all out of love 
Love that you won't find in another being 

I know when you're sad, 
I come sit by you with a long face 

I know when you're excited, 
I wag my tail, my breath in a race 

I am someone to be proud of, 
You can take me everywhere with you 

What's not to like about me?  
And yet, sometimes you chase me away ...

You throw stones at me, shout at me 
I don't even bark at you...

You chain me when I'm not a slave 
I come everywhere you go

But will you come everywhere I go? 
Will you not just keep me locked at home? 

I want to see the world, just like you 
There are beautiful people, places, so many things to do

If something goes wrong, I feel sad too 
It's my expression that you call puppy dog eyes

I'm that adorable,  
What's not to like about me?