You know you love your dog when...

[] You know you love your dog when... []
 
...Your monthly dog bill exceeds your monthly house payment
...You spend more time thinking of their nutriton rather then your own
...You dispise anyone who dosent like them
...You bought furniture to match their color
...You went out and bought a seprate couch just for them
...You end up sleeping on the couch, cause you dont want to wake him from his sleep
..You let him sit in your lap.. even though he outweighs you
 
 

You know you love your dog when...
 
 
you taste their food to make sure it tastes good enough for them.
you spend more time looking at them than anything else in your life.
your feelings get hurt when they dont want to lay by you.
the smell of her ear wax is your favorite smell in the world...[]
 

You know you love your dogs when...
 
 
...you get custom counted cross stitch patterns made of them.
...you bake them homemade treats because you can't get to the store to buy more.

Good topic!
 
You know you love your dog when....
 
...You'd rather buy things for them than yourself
...When they snuggle up next to you at night, you lay perfectly still, so you don't disturb them
...You won't go on a vacation unless they can go with you
...You buy them holistic food and then eat junk
...You do whatever you can to make them happy

You know you love your dog when

 
...it's very important that your dog is included when invitied to BBQ's etc...
....you have turned one of your back packs into a doggie day bag filled w/ water bottles and portable dish, toys, poopy bags and it is always with you.
....you lan most all your holidays on trips that are dog friendly
....you spend countless hours researching information on training, health, agility etc..& You've even read up on how to think and mimic doggie actions for better communications []
...Acting goofy in public and talking to your dog doesnt phase you in the least []
 

.....Her hair cuts cost more than yours.
.....Her winter coat cost more than yours.
.....You have more pictures of her than your Grandchildren.
 

...you're having a hard time falling asleep because you're so uncomfortable but you'd rather suffer through it than wake them because they look so peaceful and you don't want to disturb them
 
...you turn down invites to social events because your dog can't come too
 
...you plan your entire day logistically so you don't leave them for too long, you go to places they want, etc.
 
...you move out for the first time to an entirely different province and your main concern is finding a new good vet, groomer, dog park, pet stores, etc.  - your needs come second...
 
...you put more thought into their nutrition than you do your own
 
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... they roll in something icky (aka poop in our case) it's all over them, head to toe, and your first reaction to them isn't EWWWW but laughter because they look so goofy. 

... they're in danger, you spring into action not thinking of anything but helping them.

... you get their hair done even when yours is a mess and has been for some time.

... you'd buy clothes or toys for them before you'd buy something for yourself.

... their doctor visits are more often (and more expensive) than your own.

... you have more photos of your doggies in frames than you do of your family & friends.
 
... you can't believe it when you receive a card in the mail WITHOUT your dog's name after Mr. & Mrs. whoever.

... you think puppy breath is the BEST SMELL in the whole world.  It ranks above your favorite candle, clean laundry and babies!

... at the end of the day when they cuddle up with you, all is right in the world. []

...the future of any potential significant others is based on the dog's reaction

...... You spend more money on their haircuts than you do on both you and your husbands combined.
......You would rather stay home with your dogs than go on vacation.
......You sleep in funny positions like hanging off the side of the bed, so you won't disturb them.
......You carry a brag book of  your dog's pictures with you at all times.
......You can't imagine your life without them.
 

....you have a mountain of laundry to do & your first priority is to wash the dog bedding.

- you start planning your social calendar to include dog events
- your dog makes more new friends (from above events) than you do
- you look forward to seeing your dog when you get home
- you don't mind leaving places early to take care of your dog
- you talk about your dog as if it is your child

Cute thread!
... you trade in your Hyundai Accent (that gets 38MPG) for a Ford Explorer (that gets 18MPG) so you can take him everywhere with you! LOL

...you spend all day on Idog to connect with other people who love their dogs just as much!