By Sarah Fertsch
As I begin this article, my pups hover over my shoulder, panting patiently, hoping that I’ll throw the tennis ball or toss them a treat.
How do you know you’re a dog Mom (or Dad)? Well….
- Fur is EVERYWHERE
- There are at least six tennis balls behind your couch
- You hoard trash bags for daily walks
- Speaking of walks….your step count is way higher than your cat-loving friend
- You have a very specific drawer and/or cookie jar full of treats
- The Chewy App is on your home screen
- Oh, did you leave a turkey leg on the counter? It’s gone now
- Dog Beach is saved in your Google Maps
- You love a belly rub as much as they do
- You have your spot on the couch, and so does your dog
- You have very strong opinions about crates and leashes
- Obedience School was just a phase
- Only the best dog food for your furry friend
- You’ve included your pup in family photos
- Friends ask about your dog like he/she is your child
- The vet is on speed dial
- Halloween costume-shopping is a very exciting time
- On walks, neighbors greet your pup before they greet you
- Work From Home? Howling for joy
- You roll down car windows without thinking
- You have at least two pet-related bumper stickers
- Spoiled = Loved
- You let them win tug-of-war every time to boost their confidence
- Nothing smells worse than a dog fart
- Well…actually dog breath might smell worse
- Or wet dog…
- You’ve researched doggy daycare
- Your pup is IN doggy daycare
- Christmas? Hang up the puppy stocking
- And fill it with bones and toys
- And act surprised as they sniff through their presents
- They snore louder than your husband
- Collar off? Your pup looks naked
- Licks = Kisses
- You run a doggy social media account
- And follow “dog influencers”
- Dog fell asleep on your lap? Not allowed to move!
- You have at least one video of your pup playing in snow
- Dogs are ALWAYS better than cats
- Your pup has at least five nicknames
- Gotta give your dog a bath? Prepare to get soaked
- At least one of your shoes has been chewed
- They’ll wake you up better than any alarm clock
- You have a bandana for every occasion
- Puppy eyes are irresistible
- They follow you everywhere (even the bathroom!)
- You always get pupachinos at Starbucks
- You love them more than they’ll ever know
- And they love you
- More than you’ll ever know
