A crazy dog parent is the affectionate nickname given to those who go above and beyond for their furry little companions. Have you ever met someone who treats their dog like a furry little prince or princess?
To the outside world, they may seem a bit eccentric, but to fellow dog parents, they’re just part of the pack. These are the people who treat their dogs like royalty, throwing birthday parties, hiring trainers, making homemade dog food, and talking to their dogs like they’re human beings and decking them out in designer outfits.
The kind of person who spends more time and money on their dog than they do on themselves?
It’s a special kind of love that only a dog parent can understand, and if you’re lucky enough to have one of these crazy dog parents in your life, you know that their dog is their world.
So, let’s have a good laugh at some of the hilarious and endearing traits that make a person a certified crazy dog parent.
Ways You Know You’re A Crazy Dog Parent
- You treat your dog like a human child and refer to yourself as “dog mom”, “dog dad” or your kids pets as “granddogs”
- You show your dog both hands when you finish a snack to show them there is no more.
- When you constantly talk about or show pictures of your dog to anyone who will listen.
- When you’d rather hang out with your pup than people.
- Of course, you let your dog sleep in your bed with you and wouldn’t consider them sleeping anywhere else.
- You often come up with cute nicknames for your pet.
- You prioritize your dog’s needs above your own.
8. Including your pet in your annual Christmas card is expected.
9. Your dog has their very own Christmas stocking and presents under the tree.
10. Celebrating their birthday with a party and their own cake is a normal event.
11. Buy excessive amounts of dog toys, snacks and luxury beds.
12. When your pet is sleeping on your lap, you won’t get up to go to the bathroom even though you really have to go.
13. You take more pictures of your dog than you do of anything else.
14. You make excuses to leave a party to get home to your pup or cancel or change plans to stay home with your dog.
15. You come home from work every day to have lunch with your pup.
16. When speaking on the phone to your parents, you ask them if they want to speak to their granddogs.
17. You set up a social media page for your pup (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest…) and have more followers than your own page.
18. You read a bedtime story to your pup.
19. When you have to go on a trip and leave them with someone you call to video chat with them.
20. You hire dog trainers, behaviorists, masseuse, animal communicators or any dog professional for any little issue.
21. Anytime you’re in store you have to restrain yourself not to purchase all the toys or treats.
22. You bake homemade dog treats and create special meals for your dog.
23. You have meaningful conversations with your pup expecting they understand your every word.
24. You have multiple dog-themed tattoos.
25. You regularly take your pet to the dog park to have play dates.
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26. Puppy hugs and kisses are an everyday and multiple time a day event.
27. You bring your dog everywhere, including restaurants and stores whenever you can.
28. When you’re away from them, you’re constantly thinking about them.
29. You have a large collection of dog-related merchandise, like t-shirts, mugs, keychains and more.
30. You have a custom made dog car seat or stroller.
31. You have a personalized license plate that refers to your pet.
32. They have more room in your bed than you do.
33. You have a matching outfit or costume for you and your dog.
34. You talk in a baby voice and have conversations with your pup.
35. You set up a professional photoshoot with your dog.
36. You buy a camera for the inside of your house so you can see what they do when you’re not home.
37. You plan your vacation around your dog, plan activities they would like and bring them with you.
38. You must say hi to every dog you meet and it’s painful when you see a service dog and aren’t allowed to pet them.
39. You feel guilty when you get home and your pup smells the scent of other dogs on your clothes.
40. You spend hours researching the best dog food and supplements.
41. You have a framed picture of your dog on your desk at work.
42. Your dog is your best friend!
In conclusion, being a crazy dog parent is not just a hobby, it’s a way of life. Pets are family. We love to spoil them and want them to be happy and to have the best. Pet parents are dedicated to their furry kids. They are proud of any silly antics their pup does. From pictures to videos, they aren’t afraid to share every fun moment on social media. These fur parents take their love for their dogs to the extreme and we can’t help but laugh and admire their dedication. There’s no limit to what a crazy dog parent will do for their furry best friend.
So the next time you see a dog parent going above and beyond for their pup, just remember – they’re not crazy, they’re just crazy dog parents, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Debi
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