Animals·Posted on Oct 3, 201431 Times Dogs Proved They're The Best PeopleSometimes it takes a canine to remind us how to be good people.by Chelsea MarshallBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This firefighter. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. This dog who leaned in REALLY close to make sure she knew what her little sister was saying. 3. This mother of the century. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. These two very hard office workers. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. This VERY patient big brother. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. ..and this one. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. This dog who scored the winning basket. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. This dog who reminded us it's important to enjoy the small things in life. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. This dog who always respects what his human finds important, even if he doesn't understand it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. This pup who devoted her time to support the troops. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. This puppy who is always VERY polite when he comes back indoors. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. This one who will do ANYTHING to snuggle with his best friend. View this photo on Instagram 13. This dog who is always up for a hug, day or night. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. And this one who knows just what you need when you've had a bad day. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. This dog who was beside his best friend's side, always and forever. 16. And this one who can't wait to grow into his service outfit. 17. This lady who only kind of misses her pre-baby naptime. 18. This designated driver. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. And this wonderful nanny. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. This dog who is the best baby comforter ever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. This dog who is patiently trying to teach his sister how to crawl. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. And this dog who put aside differences and befriended an abandoned baby pig. 23. This dog who is willing to tell you when you're being a dumb-dumb, just as a best friend should. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. This dog who will never stop protecting his human. 25. This dog who never hesitates to rise to the occasion... 26. ...and this one who will do anything for a friend in need. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 27. This dog who doesn't care if you're a cat, he will love you anyways. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 28. This dog who tries to make your exercise regimen seem more fun every day. 29. This dog who knows the importance of listening to his pal. 30. This one who lives for cheering you up. 31. And this one who has literally never done anything wrong in his entire life. Thanks for being awesome, dogs! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Can't get enough dogs? Sign up for the BuzzFeed Animals newsletter and we'll send you our cutest posts about pups twice a week!