Confessions of a Dog Person: The Ultimate Love/Hate Relationship
We’re obsessed with dogs. We live with them, we own a business about them, and our hobbies include training them and traveling to dog shows.
That being said—it’s not all sunshine and lollipops. Like most deep connections, it's complicated!
The Ultimate Welcome vs. Always On the Clock
The Love: Our dogs are always happy to see us. No matter how incredibly crappy the day has been, how awful the traffic was, or how much the weather sucked—your dog is delighted you’re home. He’s at the door, wiggling his little butt (no tail!). Just because you walked in, his life is complete.
We don’t know any human who gives that reaction. Can you imagine walking in and your dog just glances up from his phone, mumbles “hey,” and goes back to his game?
The Hate: We’re always on the clock. If our dogs aren’t with us, our time out is limited—especially with a puppy in the house. There’s no such thing as a spontaneous getaway. We can’t just pack up and take off for a weekend. Even though more places accept dogs now, it’s never a given. Plans must be made, packing must be done, and frankly, the dogs require way more "stuff" than the humans!
Never Alone (For Better or Worse)
The Good: Dogs are up for whatever you want to do. Playtime? Sure, let’s do it! Naptime? Absolutely, let’s chill. Cuddle and watch a movie? Especially if there’s popcorn. You never have to worry about being lonely.
The Bad: You never get to be alone, either. Not even in the bathroom. We’ve drawn the line at the shower, but the dogs aren’t thrilled about it. One even whines outside the glass like a little baby—not mentioning Torque’s name here, of course.
The Cone of Silence
The Good: Dogs can’t talk. You can tell them your deepest, darkest secrets, and they’ll never reveal a thing. When you speak, they actually listen—complete with that adorable head tilt we fall for every single time. Plus, nobody thinks you’re crazy for talking out loud if a dog is in the room.
The Bad: Dogs can’t talk. When they don’t feel well, they can’t tell you what’s wrong or where it hurts. It makes us huge admirers of veterinarians. They have to be actual detectives, solving medical mysteries for clients who can’t speak.
The Biggest Love/Hate of All
We love that we get to experience the unconditional love and unmatched devotion of a dog.
We hate that it’s never, ever long enough.