You might have had an idea of what it would be like to get a dog.
Walks, fetch, treats, and cozy moments on the couch. But then you became a dog dad – and suddenly there are things you never in your life expected would become part of your daily life.
Here are 10 things you (maybe) never expected as a dog dad:
1 You speak in a special baby voice to your dog
"Are you a good boy? Yeees, you aaaare!"
You catch yourself speaking in a light, silly voice, using childish terms while standing in the middle of the street... and you really don't mind.
2 Your pockets are always full of... everything
Poop bags. Treats. (Pieces of) Sticks. A loose sock (how it got there, you have no idea).
3 You plan vacations based on whether the dog can come
Tuscany is lovely - but what good is it if Buster can't stay at the hotel? You've googled "dog-friendly places" more than you've googled restaurants.
4 Your bed is no longer yours
You sleep on 30 cm of the mattress while your four-legged friend sprawls out like a king on his throne. You don't complain. You just move (or freeze completely, so you don't disturb his peace).
5 You have more pictures of the dog than of people
Your camera roll is a huge declaration of love to your dog. Snoring pictures, tongue-out pictures, first time in snow - and yes, you happily show them off.
6 You know everyone in the neighborhood through their dog
You don't know what the neighbor's husband's name is, but you know their dog Bella loves liver pâté. You've suddenly become part of the dog club - one without a membership card.
7 You've argued with your dog
"Come IN now."
Dog looks at you with a 'no thanks' look
"Yes. NOW."
Dog sits down
And you realize you've just lost an argument to someone who can't even speak.
8 You buy toys and hope they last more than a day
It looked so robust in the store. Thick rubber, solid rope... and yet it's destroyed in three minutes. You're now an expert in "ultra-durable dog toys."
9 You've googled "is it dangerous if my dog eats..."
...a sock, a piece of chocolate, a candlestick, a tennis ball, a corn cob, and a half-eaten burger from the sidewalk. You've learned that anything can happen!
10 You love more your dog more than you thought possible
You thought you were getting a dog. Instead, you got a buddy, a best friend, a loyal shadow and a heart with fur. And you wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.
Are you also a proud dog dad? Then you know exactly what we're talking about. It's not just a pet - they're family ❤️
