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15 Photos That Prove Just What Living With Dogs Is Really Like

Written by: Scott H
Scott Haiduc is the Director of Publishing for iHeartDogs, iHeartCats and The Hero Company. When not working, Scott spends his time on the farm, taking care of his animals and crops.Read more
| Published on November 15, 2016


Life with dogs means many things. We all have dogs to be our companions and although everyone has a unique relationship with their own dogs, we all know what that relationship generally entails. Breeds and temperaments may vary somewhat, but in the end, dogs are dogs and they’re going to do dog things. What does this mean for us? It means that dog lovers everywhere can unite and share their experiences of what it really means to live with dogs. And you know what? We wouldn’t change a thing!

So, you know you live with a dog when…

#1 – You’re gone for 5 minutes and return to a celebratory extravanganza

When the #coonhound wants to be in the picture too. #meesha #rosie #bassethound #coonhound # #dogstagram #photobomb #lifewithdogs #sisters # @koetjen

A photo posted by Leanna Matthews (@leannamatthews) on

#2 – When your dog just ate, but he’s acting like he’s never eaten before in his entire life.

Waiting. #cellopeppermintartemischan #maremma #sheepdog #fatty #flurry #cute #dog #instadog #lifewithdogs #dogsofinstgram #life #dinnertime #waiting #iger #hkig #melig #melbourne

A photo posted by Cello Peppermint Artemis Mum (@cellojc_w) on

#3 – Wanted a nice, soothing bath alone? Not so.

Wow, this is the biggest water bowl I’ve ever seen! #waterbowl #drinking #bath #bathtub #thirsty

A photo posted by The Adventures of Binks (@binksthekelpie) on

#4 – When you throw perfectly delicious crumbs away in the garbage.

It wasn’t me…. #poetthefrenchie #frenchie #dogmess #loveabullly #frenchielove

A photo posted by POET (@poetthefrenchie) on

#5 – What does it mean, this “filthy?”

What’s the matter? Don’t You love to play and dig in the mud?! #naughtydog #petsofinstagram #puppies #dogsofdays #dogsofinstagram #dogsofworld #dogslover #goldenretrieversofinstagram #naturelover #animalsofinstagram #muddydog

A photo posted by Yvonne Willemstijn (@yvonne_we_si) on

#6 – When you’re trying to get your fitness on, but your dogs want to join in.

Selkä jumissa…joten täytyy venyttää…#alaspäinkatsovakoira on parasta ja tietenkin apurien kanssa my back hurts …. #yoga with #mydogs helps #doglife #yogi #asana #koirankanssa #lifewithdogs #iloveyoga #dogsofinstagram #mykidshavefur #ilovemylife #happy #relaxing

A photo posted by Satu (@satu_talossano23) on

#7 – When your big baby thinks he’s a lapdog.

When you take a quick break to cuddle on the loveseat with your man and your 80lb lap dog. #workworkwork #adventureswithmonaandbooboo #monathemastiff #noshavenovember #cuddles #cuddlebuddies #lapdog #adoptdontshop #rescue #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #mastiff #mastiffsofinstagram #vikingbeard #gingerbeard

A photo posted by Ashley Ayres (@avnayres) on

#8 – When your big baby is afraid and needs your help to overcome his fears.

Trabajando ejercicios de confianza y calma con esta pastora super desconfiada con humanos a través del nado. Enero 2017 llegan estas clases a Perú #DogBalance #DogTraining #LifeWithDogs #SwimmingDogs #DogRehab #DogRehabilitation #Verano2017

A photo posted by Majo Rivera (@dogbalanceperu) on

#9 – BALLS. BALLS ARE AWESOME.

Introducing Joon: Taco’s best friend and the derpiest Border Collie in the world . Joon has her own account: @theflyingbordercollie . Go follow her! She loves to run and jump after toys so the whole premise is going to be photos of her in her natural happy state: playing ball.

A photo posted by Taco & Joon (@taco4president) on

#10 – When your dog eats her bed.

Whiskey = 1, Dog Bed = 0. Not sure why my mama isn’t happy with me… . . . . Please follow my Pawtners @omalleythegolden @dashing_dogs_ @naughtyzara @milo_thegoldenretriever_ @axle_the_golden_retriever @buddy_the__boxer @thegoldenlifeofryder @arizonagoestovegas @bellaandcharlie.c @franklin_the_rescued_retriever . . . . . . #goldens #goldens_ofinstagram #goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #retrieverstagram #golden_retrievers_world #followmyadventures #welovegoldens #gloriousgoldens #puppygram #goldenretrieversworld #goldengram #dogoftheday #whiskeycooper #alwayscute #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldensofinstagram #cutepup #dogsofinstaworld #goldenlife #dogsofmb #ilovegolden_retrievers #goldenpupsquadfeature #lifewithdogs #instagrampuppy #baddog

A photo posted by Whiskey Cooper Hunter (@whiskeycooper) on

#11 – When your dog eats YOUR bed.

It wasn’t me… #idontknowhowithappened #dog #dogmess #destroyedhisbed #pitbullmix #australianshephermix #ihatebeingalone #shagy #itwasntme #redhanded #guiltylook #sad

A photo posted by Abner Colmenares (@abnervstyle) on

#12 – When in theory, you bought a couch for yourself, but…

This kind of a day. #lazysaturday #bulldog #doodle #upearlydoneearly #dogcouch

A photo posted by Mary Vargo (@maryvargo) on

#13 – We do appreciate that they want to be with us wherever we go.

Pero, Roxy, kailangang umalis ng nanay para kumayod. Para may pambili ka ng Dentastix at shampoo.

A photo posted by Din M. Villafuerte (@dinmvee) on

#14 – Life is exciting, even when you aren’t a young pup anymore. Life with dogs is learning to appreciate every moment.

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#15 – Moral of the story? Wherever you are and wherever you may go – life is better with a dog.

Running where the wild things are. #campingwithdogs @abigaildemyanek

A photo posted by Camping With Dogs® (@campingwithdogs) on

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