You Know You're A Dog Person When . .
1. When you need someone to talk to, your dog is your first choice.
2. All of your clothes have dog hair on them, even when they come back from the Laundromat or dry cleaners
3. You Kiss your dog more than 10 times per greeting
4. Dog hair in food is just another spice.
5. You have 32 different names for your dog. Most make no sense, but the dog understands them all.
6. You refer to yourselves as Mommy and Daddy.
7. Your dog does something wonderfully cute, and you call your friends to tell
them about it.
8. You know more about canine nutrition than human nutrition (and it shows)
9. You like people who like your dog. You despise people who don't.
10. You spend more on clothes and food for your dog than you do for yourself.
11. You spend more time and effort grooming your dog than yourself. (And it shows--your dog gets more compliments than you do.)
12. Any conversation you're having is effortlessly directed back to the topic of dog.
13. You carry pictures of your dog in your wallet/cell phone instead of pictures of your parents, siblings, significant other, or anyone else remotely human.
14. You talk about your dog the way other people talk about their kid.
15. You don't go to happy hours with co-workers anymore because you need to go home and see your dog.
16. The first question you ask when on a date is: "So, do you like Dogs?”
17. You never think about how much money you spend on the dogs (or how much debt you could reduce by not having them around).
18. You don't think twice about sitting on the floor because couch/chair is been occupied by your dog.
19. The highlight of your day/weekend is spending time with your dog.
20. The only thing your friends, colleagues, and passing acquaintances say to you when they see you is, "How are the dogs?" or "How many dogs do you have now?"
21. At least three of your five weeks vacation are scheduled around grooming, vaccinations and dental cleaning...all for the dogs!
22. You can only remember people by associating them with their dog.
23. You introduce your dog to GF/BF and ask would you like to kiss fido too.
24. It's easier to get a hairdresser's appointment for yourself than it is to get one for your dog.
25. While proudly showing off your family album, your guest asks, "Isn't there anyone else in your family besides the dog?
26. More than half your grocery money goes to dog food and treat.
27. No matter how large your bed is, it is not large enough for you and your dog(s).
28. You and your family haven't had your annual checkup in two years, but the dogs are all medically up to date
29. You have hundreds of pictures of your dogs on your desk at work, in your wallet, mobile etc., but none of your family or yourself.
30. You keep an extra water dish in your second-floor bedroom, in case your dog gets thirsty at night (after all, her other dish is way down on the first floor...)
31. Nobody's feet are allowed on the furniture, but your dogs are welcome to sleep on any piece they so choose.
32. You justify the purchase of a larger vehicle or house because of the dogs
33. Overnight guests (who share your bed) are offended by having to sleep with you and the dog(s).
34. You have more dog beds, chew toys, collars, leashes, harnesses, and dog crates than you have dogs (Bonus points if you've kept puppy collars, toys,
and crates for "the next one")
35. You hate to go to the grocery store for people food, but when the dog treats are gone, off you go with no hesitation, even at the busiest time.
36. Vaccination and licensing records for all your dogs are in perfect order, but your checkbook hasn't been balanced in months, and last year's tax records are nowhere to be found.
37. The sound of any liquid hitting the floor two rooms away at 3 a.m. Is enough to launch you out of bed; but otherwise you can sleep through a ringing telephone, the alarm clock, earthquake tremors, etc.
38. Poop has become a source of conversation for you and your significant other.
39. The highlight of your day/weekend is spending time with your dog.
40. The largest display of collectibles in the house is dog stuff -- plates,photos, cards, etc
41. You don't work late or socialize after work because you have to get home to take care of your dog.
42. You are unbelievably pleased to receive a dog item (any dog item) as a gift --especially from a "non-dog" friend. (They really cared even if it's not your breed.
43. The thought of changing a baby's diaper makes you swoon, but you can pick up dog poop barehanded, if necessary, without batting an eye
44. You go to pet supply stores on weekends because it's one of the few places you can take your dog. You take your dog for rides in the car; and treat him to a drive-thru window burger at McDonalds on special occasions.
45. You hang around the dog section of your local bookstore.
46. The word "bitch" becomes non-derogatory and flows naturally in most conversations.
47. You avoid vacuuming the house as long as possible because your dog is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
48. You believe there is no such thing as a naughty dog.
49. You buy premium quality dog kibble for your dog, but live on take-out, frozen pizza, and blue-box macaroni and cheese yourself.
50. You meet someone when out walking your dogs and you introduce your dogs first.
51. You believe it is your duty to talk to, pat, and even feed every dog in the neighborhood. You know their name.
52. You carry dog biscuits in your purse or pocket at all time.
53. You carry plastic "pick-up" bags and an extra kennel lead in your purse, pocket, and car at all times.
54. You hate posing for pictures unless you're with your dog.
55. You have your dog talk to your friends on the phone.
56. You have a bad day and decide that your dog is the best "person" to talk it over with.
57. You have a picture of your dog in your wallet, but not one of your kids.
58. You have nose prints on all glass surfaces--windows,
doors, inside the car, etc.--and you leave them there because cleaning them seems so futile at this point
59. You have little songs that you sing to your dog, and she always wags when you sing, even though you can't carry a tune.
60. You have no reservations about kissing your dog on the lips, even when you know where his lips have been.
61. No one wants to ride in your car because they know they'll get dog hair on their clothes.
62. You meet other people with dogs, and remember their dog's call name after 30 seconds, but don't get the owner/handler's name until you've met them 2 or 3 times.
63. 90 percent of your Internet connection time goes to the dogs (seeing what's new when you enter your breed into the browser, reading up on multiple lists, checking out photos, sounds and faqs, etc.).
64. Complete strangers call you on the phone to ask questions because they heard you were a" dog person"
65. Your voice is recognized by your vet's receptionist
66. You never completely finish a piece of steak or chicken (so your dog gets a taste, too).
67. You often claim that it was love at first sight with you and your dog.
68. You politely bow out of an important social engagement so you can attend a dog show
69. You read a newspaper article by pieces in the front yard and don't think there's anything strange about doing this.
70. You save every dog magazine you've ever bought. If a conversation with your family includes: "Are dogs all you *ever* think about? They are running your life--all your money, time, friends, vacation, and holidays are spent with the dogs. Even your house and car!!..." and you can still smile.
71. If it’s cold outside, you put a sweater on your dog.
72. You skip breakfast so you can walk your dog in the morning before work.
73. You snuggle closer to the dog than the person with whom you are sleeping.
74. You spend a fortune to visit another country, and spend all your time visiting kennels.
75. You take a sick day from work to take care of your dog.
76. You talk to your dog when you are driving. He answers.
77. You watch simply awful movies because your breed is either featured in a
cameo scene or there's a 3-second camera shot during a crowd scene.
78. Your "Welcome" sign has a dog on it.
79. Half your laundry is dog blankets, sheets, and beds. (Bonus: Your dog was sick on them and you have to sneak into the local Laundromat at midnight to do the wash.)
80. Your dog brings a dead bird/squirrel into the kitchen and generously gives it to you with a big smile. You say "For me? Thank you." and take it for
granted it is just another day.
81. All your non-dog friends know to dress down when visiting your house.
82. Your dog decides he doesn't like someone and you tend to agree.
83. Your dog gets a deep cut on the pad of his foot and gets emergency medical attention at the vet; but you break your toes and settle for taping them
together with duct tape and taking some aspirin to kill the pain.
84. Your dog gets his coat stripped/trimmed more often than you get a haircut.
85. Your dog gets his teeth brushed daily, scaled weekly, and dental cleaning at the vet's every 6-12 months--and you can't remember your dentist's name.
86. Your dog sleeps with you.
87. Your family has resigned themselves to the fact that you're bringing your dog to all holiday gatherings (or you don't bother coming at all.
88. Your friends know which chair not to sit in.
89. Your license plate, license-plate frame, or bumper sticker mentions your dog name or breed.
90. Your mom calls and asks how the grand dogs are.
91. Your parents call your as dogs as your kids.
92. Your vet and grooming bills exceed your rent.
93. You're more concerned with the dogs' needs than your own when the budget gets tight.
94. You're more familiar with dog laws than you are with people laws
95. You've had long meaningful discussions with your friends on the best way to trim your dog's nails, but have never had a manicure or pedicure in your lifetime.
96. You've just spent £60 on groceries and realize none of it is for yourself.
97. And after 3 and a half hours of grooming you let that beautiful creature out to go potty before bedtime and he turns and looks back at you, all clean and pretty, he smiles a little smile that warms your heart so deeply that words can never say. A picture you will remember forever.
98. You wake in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and your feet hit a wet spot. You look at the dog in bed with you and he looks at you like "Not me!... Must have been one of the other dogs.
99. You're willing to pet sit, but not baby sit for friends.
100. You choose your dog over a date. (Donna Thompson)
101. You tend to take separate vacations so someone can stay home with the dog. No kennels for my baby
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1. When you need someone to talk to, your dog is your first choice.
2. All of your clothes have dog hair on them, even when they come back from the Laundromat or dry cleaners
3. You Kiss your dog more than 10 times per greeting
4. Dog hair in food is just another spice.
5. You have 32 different names for your dog. Most make no sense, but the dog understands them all.
6. You refer to yourselves as Mommy and Daddy.
7. Your dog does something wonderfully cute, and you call your friends to tell
them about it.
8. You know more about canine nutrition than human nutrition (and it shows)
9. You like people who like your dog. You despise people who don't.
10. You spend more on clothes and food for your dog than you do for yourself.
11. You spend more time and effort grooming your dog than yourself. (And it shows--your dog gets more compliments than you do.)
12. Any conversation you're having is effortlessly directed back to the topic of dog.
13. You carry pictures of your dog in your wallet/cell phone instead of pictures of your parents, siblings, significant other, or anyone else remotely human.
14. You talk about your dog the way other people talk about their kid.
15. You don't go to happy hours with co-workers anymore because you need to go home and see your dog.
16. The first question you ask when on a date is: "So, do you like Dogs?”
17. You never think about how much money you spend on the dogs (or how much debt you could reduce by not having them around).
18. You don't think twice about sitting on the floor because couch/chair is been occupied by your dog.
19. The highlight of your day/weekend is spending time with your dog.
20. The only thing your friends, colleagues, and passing acquaintances say to you when they see you is, "How are the dogs?" or "How many dogs do you have now?"
21. At least three of your five weeks vacation are scheduled around grooming, vaccinations and dental cleaning...all for the dogs!
22. You can only remember people by associating them with their dog.
23. You introduce your dog to GF/BF and ask would you like to kiss fido too.
24. It's easier to get a hairdresser's appointment for yourself than it is to get one for your dog.
25. While proudly showing off your family album, your guest asks, "Isn't there anyone else in your family besides the dog?
26. More than half your grocery money goes to dog food and treat.
27. No matter how large your bed is, it is not large enough for you and your dog(s).
28. You and your family haven't had your annual checkup in two years, but the dogs are all medically up to date
29. You have hundreds of pictures of your dogs on your desk at work, in your wallet, mobile etc., but none of your family or yourself.
30. You keep an extra water dish in your second-floor bedroom, in case your dog gets thirsty at night (after all, her other dish is way down on the first floor...)
31. Nobody's feet are allowed on the furniture, but your dogs are welcome to sleep on any piece they so choose.
32. You justify the purchase of a larger vehicle or house because of the dogs
33. Overnight guests (who share your bed) are offended by having to sleep with you and the dog(s).
34. You have more dog beds, chew toys, collars, leashes, harnesses, and dog crates than you have dogs (Bonus points if you've kept puppy collars, toys,
and crates for "the next one")
35. You hate to go to the grocery store for people food, but when the dog treats are gone, off you go with no hesitation, even at the busiest time.
36. Vaccination and licensing records for all your dogs are in perfect order, but your checkbook hasn't been balanced in months, and last year's tax records are nowhere to be found.
37. The sound of any liquid hitting the floor two rooms away at 3 a.m. Is enough to launch you out of bed; but otherwise you can sleep through a ringing telephone, the alarm clock, earthquake tremors, etc.
38. Poop has become a source of conversation for you and your significant other.
39. The highlight of your day/weekend is spending time with your dog.
40. The largest display of collectibles in the house is dog stuff -- plates,photos, cards, etc
41. You don't work late or socialize after work because you have to get home to take care of your dog.
42. You are unbelievably pleased to receive a dog item (any dog item) as a gift --especially from a "non-dog" friend. (They really cared even if it's not your breed.
43. The thought of changing a baby's diaper makes you swoon, but you can pick up dog poop barehanded, if necessary, without batting an eye
44. You go to pet supply stores on weekends because it's one of the few places you can take your dog. You take your dog for rides in the car; and treat him to a drive-thru window burger at McDonalds on special occasions.
45. You hang around the dog section of your local bookstore.
46. The word "bitch" becomes non-derogatory and flows naturally in most conversations.
47. You avoid vacuuming the house as long as possible because your dog is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
48. You believe there is no such thing as a naughty dog.
49. You buy premium quality dog kibble for your dog, but live on take-out, frozen pizza, and blue-box macaroni and cheese yourself.
50. You meet someone when out walking your dogs and you introduce your dogs first.
51. You believe it is your duty to talk to, pat, and even feed every dog in the neighborhood. You know their name.
52. You carry dog biscuits in your purse or pocket at all time.
53. You carry plastic "pick-up" bags and an extra kennel lead in your purse, pocket, and car at all times.
54. You hate posing for pictures unless you're with your dog.
55. You have your dog talk to your friends on the phone.
56. You have a bad day and decide that your dog is the best "person" to talk it over with.
57. You have a picture of your dog in your wallet, but not one of your kids.
58. You have nose prints on all glass surfaces--windows,
doors, inside the car, etc.--and you leave them there because cleaning them seems so futile at this point
59. You have little songs that you sing to your dog, and she always wags when you sing, even though you can't carry a tune.
60. You have no reservations about kissing your dog on the lips, even when you know where his lips have been.
61. No one wants to ride in your car because they know they'll get dog hair on their clothes.
62. You meet other people with dogs, and remember their dog's call name after 30 seconds, but don't get the owner/handler's name until you've met them 2 or 3 times.
63. 90 percent of your Internet connection time goes to the dogs (seeing what's new when you enter your breed into the browser, reading up on multiple lists, checking out photos, sounds and faqs, etc.).
64. Complete strangers call you on the phone to ask questions because they heard you were a" dog person"
65. Your voice is recognized by your vet's receptionist
66. You never completely finish a piece of steak or chicken (so your dog gets a taste, too).
67. You often claim that it was love at first sight with you and your dog.
68. You politely bow out of an important social engagement so you can attend a dog show
69. You read a newspaper article by pieces in the front yard and don't think there's anything strange about doing this.
70. You save every dog magazine you've ever bought. If a conversation with your family includes: "Are dogs all you *ever* think about? They are running your life--all your money, time, friends, vacation, and holidays are spent with the dogs. Even your house and car!!..." and you can still smile.
71. If it’s cold outside, you put a sweater on your dog.
72. You skip breakfast so you can walk your dog in the morning before work.
73. You snuggle closer to the dog than the person with whom you are sleeping.
74. You spend a fortune to visit another country, and spend all your time visiting kennels.
75. You take a sick day from work to take care of your dog.
76. You talk to your dog when you are driving. He answers.
77. You watch simply awful movies because your breed is either featured in a
cameo scene or there's a 3-second camera shot during a crowd scene.
78. Your "Welcome" sign has a dog on it.
79. Half your laundry is dog blankets, sheets, and beds. (Bonus: Your dog was sick on them and you have to sneak into the local Laundromat at midnight to do the wash.)
80. Your dog brings a dead bird/squirrel into the kitchen and generously gives it to you with a big smile. You say "For me? Thank you." and take it for
granted it is just another day.
81. All your non-dog friends know to dress down when visiting your house.
82. Your dog decides he doesn't like someone and you tend to agree.
83. Your dog gets a deep cut on the pad of his foot and gets emergency medical attention at the vet; but you break your toes and settle for taping them
together with duct tape and taking some aspirin to kill the pain.
84. Your dog gets his coat stripped/trimmed more often than you get a haircut.
85. Your dog gets his teeth brushed daily, scaled weekly, and dental cleaning at the vet's every 6-12 months--and you can't remember your dentist's name.
86. Your dog sleeps with you.
87. Your family has resigned themselves to the fact that you're bringing your dog to all holiday gatherings (or you don't bother coming at all.
88. Your friends know which chair not to sit in.
89. Your license plate, license-plate frame, or bumper sticker mentions your dog name or breed.
90. Your mom calls and asks how the grand dogs are.
91. Your parents call your as dogs as your kids.
92. Your vet and grooming bills exceed your rent.
93. You're more concerned with the dogs' needs than your own when the budget gets tight.
94. You're more familiar with dog laws than you are with people laws
95. You've had long meaningful discussions with your friends on the best way to trim your dog's nails, but have never had a manicure or pedicure in your lifetime.
96. You've just spent £60 on groceries and realize none of it is for yourself.
97. And after 3 and a half hours of grooming you let that beautiful creature out to go potty before bedtime and he turns and looks back at you, all clean and pretty, he smiles a little smile that warms your heart so deeply that words can never say. A picture you will remember forever.
98. You wake in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and your feet hit a wet spot. You look at the dog in bed with you and he looks at you like "Not me!... Must have been one of the other dogs.
99. You're willing to pet sit, but not baby sit for friends.
100. You choose your dog over a date. (Donna Thompson)
101. You tend to take separate vacations so someone can stay home with the dog. No kennels for my baby
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:wink: I'm crying with laughter and my class think I'm totally mad :teehee: :teehee: of course none of it applies to me :- :- :-