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15 Things Every Dog Addict Knows All Too Well

Cancelling plans because you don't want to leave your dog alone.

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15 Things Every Dog Addict Knows All Too Well
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If you opened this article, you were probably hoping for topics on all things dogs and probably hoping to get to see some adorable pictures in the process.

Well, I can promise all and more lay ahead. If you identify with even a few things on this list you are probably a crazy dog owner.

But who says that's a bad thing?

1. Wanting To Take Your Dog Everywhere

Sometimes this desire is so strong that you won't even go in places that don't allow dogs. This has altered my dinner plans several times and led me away from Target and into PetSmart, which means I go hungry but my fur babies get all sorts of treats and a fun outing. P.s. if you call your dog a "fur baby" that enables that label as a "crazy dog owner." I've learned to love the title.

2. Your Wallpaper On Every Device You Own Is A Picture Of Your Dog

I mean every device. Tablets, cell phones, laptops, everything! And sometimes you're almost offended when people see the pictures and don't comment on how overwhelmingly perfect your pup is. I know I am. Maybe wait a minute before you attack them with a list of reasons why your dog deserves praise. Any reasonable person will comment eventually.

3. You Celebrate Your Dog's Birthday

If you're reading this and thinking "is this really a thing?" Uh yeah it is and it's time to start celebrating your pup's special day!

4. You Cancel Plans Because You Don't Want To Leave Your Dog

Admittedly, I have done this numerous times in my life. I can even remember a day where I skipped school and said I was sick because I just wanted to stay in bed all day with my dog. Sorry Mom.

5. Every Time You Go To The Store You Bring Them Something Back And They Know It

If you are a crazy dog owner, you know you can't go to the store or even to get ice cream without bringing back something for your fur baby. I think I've always done it so they forgive me for leaving in the first place. My dog Murphy expects it now and will tear every grocery bag apart looking for new toys and treats. The door opens, he knows it's present time.

6. Your Dogs Never Have Enough Toys

This is probably due to the fact that if you are a crazy dog owner, you have to bring them back something every time you leave, as mentioned. I also get sucked into the variety in which toys come; Kongs, tennis balls, rubber cheeseburgers, stuffed animals, the options are endless!

7. You Meal-Prep For Them

This is due to one of two reasons as being a crazy dog owner. One, you have spoiled your dogs to the point of them not wanting regular dog food or not without other fixings.Or two, you just love them so much and just don't trust that chicken by- product and nothing less than food you have cooked yourself will suffice. I am totally calling out my sister on this one.

8. Your Dogs Get A Treat From Starbucks Every Time You Do

Ah. What's not to love about Starbucks? Not only are they there for us to get us through our mornings, study-sessions, and every other part of life, but they take care of our pups too. Yes, of course I'm talking about Starbucks's Puppucinos. As a crazy dog owner, your furry friend probably is all too familiar with the small cup of deliciousness and your phone is probably overloaded with images of them enjoying one.

9. They're The Reason For The Full-Storage Notification On Your Phone

Go ahead blame it on yours apps. You can question whether you took too many pictures over spring-break, but let's be honest. You send pictures left and right to everyone you know every time your dog moves because you just can't begin to comprehend their cuteness. Your storage is gone because you are in fact, a crazy dog owner. Does anyone else feel guilty for deleting even just one image of your dog?

10. Your Dog Has its Own Social Media Account

OK. If you have done this, you have taken the crown as a crazy dog owner. Odds are, this isn't even necessary as most crazy dog owner's social media pages are overran with images of their dog anyway. However, while I have not made an individual social media account for any of my dogs, I can't say I don't love scrolling through the images of those who have. Behold one of the most famous and one of my absolute favorites, Tuna:

11. Your Dog Being Comfortable Matters More Than You Being Comfortable

If you've ever gone to school or work complaining about not getting enough sleep because your dog is a bed/ blanket hog, yep you're a crazy dog owner. You also probably don't want to get up if they're sleeping on you because you're worried about making them uncomfortable. As crazy dog lovers, our dogs pretty much get to make themselves comfortable wherever they please. Even if it is right in the middle of what we're trying to do.

12. You Question People Who Aren't Totally In Love With Your Dog

If I show a picture of my dog I expect an extended "awh" and a list of compliments. I mean I do the same when I see another dog. Sometimes I even think I'm more in love with the dog than its owners and am more of aware of its true perfection, as this is my reaction every time I see a dog:

13. Everyone Wants You To Watch Their Dogs

I mean EVERYONE. My sister and I are so avid about our love for dogs that people do not even hesitate to consider us to watch theirs when they are away. Obviously we love doing this as the more dogs we're around the happier we are.... We know we are crazy dog people.

14. Your Dogs Pretty Much Get To Do Whatever They Want

With faces as precious as theirs how do you not let them rule your entire life and get away with every unmentionable they may carryout?

15. They're Your Best Friend

At the end of the day this is what being a dog owner is all about, spoiling them and making them feel loved as they always do for you. If you own a dog, you know they deserve nothing less than all things listed above.

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