Relationship condition : half my bed is for my dog .
I ’d have it off to say the understanding I date few asshole now than I once did is because of pronounced adulthood and increment . But , that ’s not really genuine at all . My improved taste in men has more to do with my Bachelor of Divinity - versus - AD timeline : before cad and after click . The reality is , my bounder Jez has created a barometer against which I measure likely suitors . Allcrazy dog peopledo . If someone can check off these commandments of dating a domestic dog owner , they ’re ready for a relationship with me .
If my dog doesn’t like you, I don’t like you
Let ’s face facts . When it comes to unhinged hound multitude , it ’s solid : if the dog does n’t like you , we do n’t like you . Jez , my disastrous German shepherd , sleep together everyone . So if shedoesn’t , it ’s a pretty exculpated sign the somebody is a serial grampus . Do yourself a favor and go in smart with the dog . Bring ( good for you ) delicacy . Get to get it on each other . Because if that dog bark every clip you walk up , you wo n’t require to read past this first rule .
Establish respectable boundaries
If your SO says no table food , then NO TABLE FOOD . It ’s not that complicated . By respecting your SO ’s firedog and the rules established , you show obedience for their unvoiced work , training , and connection with their dog . My frump is prevalent and smart . tip her from the table , and next time my sister niece and nephews are around her we ’ll have to worry about footling fingers being lose it up along with whatever food the minor are holding .
Don’t cage me in
Figuratively and literally . Dog people spend a set of clock time with their four - legged friends . This mean we have a tendency to be a little far-out about our hound , our free time , and our conversation . My friends and I have been known to serenade our dogs with the previous T - Swift or Beyonce ( OK , and Bieber ) smash . Acting like you find this weird or nonsensical is not good for you . Me walking in to find you singing " Backstreet ’s Back " to my dog ? You ’re winning me over .
Also , more seriously – never ask to have a dog crated or caged while you are there or sleeping over . Just never do that .
Find out what your SO’s dog likes, and get it
There is no fast agency to my kernel than someone who pay back my dog a chewing toy or a badass lawn tennis ball ( did n’t know they existed ? They do . I ’m waitress . ) . A treat for my dog ? Hell yeah . One that occupies her mind and energy ? Even best . I know most girls hump flowers and hot chocolate and all that romanticist stuff , but crazy hot dog girl get laid when you get the dog something .
I mean , do n’t forget me ! But in earnest , if you get a talent for your SO , get the dog a piffling something too . self-coloured fashion into their heart .
Seek out dog-friendly activities
I ’m not one of those dog-iron people who likes taking her Canis familiaris to brunch or to every single case , but I do like spending a few nights at domicile hanging out with her and going for walk . I make out it ’s more play to view your pet sports squad toy at a legal profession with other lover , but have you see my dog in Ravens garb yet ?
When I go away for weekends , I always make trusted where I ’m going is dog - friendly . Taking my bounder shopping in a piddling hand-held bag ? Not my bag . Going for long hikes in the mountains or see the Wizards kick ass with her ? Definitely .
Get to know the dog – and the dog’s quirks
It ’s easy to assume that if one dog likes you , or most dogs like you , then all will . Sorry , not the case . There are simple ways to ensure that you will get along with dogs , but you have to spend prison term getting to know each one specifically to really have them like you .
The truth is , many dogs are exchangeable to their owners . Dogs mimic doings and normal that owners give off subconsciously and through breeding . The better you get to know the hot dog , the easier time you ’ll have envision out what your SO does and does n’t wish .
For as crazy as wienerwurst masses might be – and they are , most certainly , demented , it ’s not altogether that hard to get into their hearts . Just go through the andiron .
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