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Dog logic is endearingly adorable – no matter how backward it may seem at times! There’s something magical about a dog’s thought process. Or at least, magic MUST be involved in it somewhere because sometimes what they want (like for you to throw a ball they don’t want to give you) is absolutely impossible by human logic! Sometimes, you need to think like a dog to understand your friend – and even then, you still may not understand.

Here’s some quick dog logic to help you get started.

We don't know what it is, but we want it!
We don’t know what it is, but we want it! – Source

Is it on the counter? Is it food? Doesn’t matter. They’ll MAKE it food and they want it in their mouths.

How can you stay calm when there's someone at the door?
How can you stay calm when there’s someone at the door? – Source

It could be the mailman like it has been every day. Or it could be an assassin. Better bark like crazy just in case.

LOL! Does your dog do this too?
LOL! Does your dog do this too? – Source

It might be too cold inside and too hot outside. It is absolutely possible break even if you keep moving in and out.

I don't like it when you blow on my face...but I can tolerate the strong wind when we go for a ride!
I don’t like it when you blow on my face…but I can tolerate the strong wind when we go for a ride! – Source

Sticking his head out of the window is the BEST PART!

It's a strange object...I must put it in my mouth!
It’s a strange object…I must put it in my mouth! – Source

So long as it isn’t kibble, it’s food.

It's how we claim ownership!
It’s how we claim ownership! – Source

You’re judging him when he pees on his things. He might be judging you when you write your name on your food so your roommates don’t eat it. Who’s really the weird one, here?

I must eat swallow it immediately so you'll give me another one!
I must eat swallow it immediately so you’ll give me another one! – Source

It doesn’t matter if he eats it too fast to taste it – food in belly is food in belly!

Of course licking will help! Licking makes everything better!
Of course licking will help! Licking makes everything better! – Source

Puppy kisses have the same healing powers mom kisses have, probably. Even if not, you’re still gonna get them if you’re on the floor like that.

Persistence is the key!
Persistence is the key! – Source

Your “good side” is more than just the one you take your selfies on.

That's the only way to get comfortable!
That’s the only way to get comfortable! – Source

The circle is magic, and will make the bed a thousand times more comfortable.

I love playing with water, but I hate bath time!
I love playing with water, but I hate bath time! – Source

The bath is where the mud he collected at the park goes to die. He worked hard collecting that mud.

If it's an object or a sound, this is the process of Dog logic.
If it’s an object or a sound, this is the process of Dog logic. – Source

And if you need help understanding, you can print this guide out and keep it in your pocket for the next time your dog needs to you to think like he does.

 

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