| Today I accidentally bumped into my dog, so I reached | | | | - You have more pictures of your dog around your |
| down to pat his head and quickly said "I'm sorry". It | | | | house than you do family members. |
| came so naturally I didn't think twice about it. When my | | | | - You interrupt phone conversations to speak to your |
| mother, who was on the phone with me at the time, | | | | dog. |
| asked why I was sorry, I realized how silly I sounded | | | | - You buy him sweaters in the winter "because he |
| apologizing to my dog. | | | | may get cold". |
| It was in that moment I realized I was no longer just a | | | | - You know his favorite color. |
| dog owner...I had become a dog parent! | | | | - Your family buys him Christmas gifts because they |
| You're probably asking yourself what the difference is | | | | know you'll be upset if he's not included. |
| between an owner and a parent. A person gets a | | | | - You make room for him in your bed even though he |
| dog. The dog lives in the yard and the owner throws | | | | has his own. |
| some dog food out everyday to keep them fed. | | | | - You brush his teeth to avoid plaque build up. |
| These people could be classified as dog owners. | | | | - And lastly, you know you're a dog parent if you give |
| Dog parents, on the other hand, would never imagine | | | | him daily kisses and expect them in return! |
| letting their precious pup get smelly by playing in the dirt | | | | Being a dog parent means you have a wonderful |
| all day. Now you're probably wondering which one you | | | | relationship with your dog in a way that only other dog |
| are, an owner or a parent? Here are some surefire | | | | parents understand. So if you accidentally step on his |
| ways to determine if you're a true dog parent. | | | | toe, or hit him in the face with a cabinet door, don't |
| You Could Be A Dog Parent If: | | | | hesitate to say you're sorry. He'll appreciate it, because |
| - You refer to your dog as "my baby". | | | | he knows you love and care for him, which is what |
| - You take "your baby" to a doggie daycare while | | | | every dog deserves. So proudly embrace your doggie |
| you're at work, or have at least considered it. | | | | parenthood and go love on your baby! |