What You Should Know Before Dating A Dog Mom

Some people think we're crazy; others don't consider us "real moms."

Our Baby > Anything

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Our little bae is our number one priority. It's better to let guys know that ahead of time anyway, right?

We often put dogs before people

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No one understands why our pooch has to ride shotgun and your friends are stuck in the back... But your pup is your lovable sidekick, and you wouldn't have it any other way!

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He knows he's special and has earned this seat.

We always cook for our bae

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No, not you, silly... Our pup! Her health is a top priority, so while I don't mind ordering takeout for the two of us, my time in the kitchen is spent prepping my baby's food.

You're always welcome to third wheel our date...

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But you won't be able to compete with our dog in our Snapchat story.

Our dog comes everywhere with us

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Including our dates and outdoor activities! Our puppy is our baby, and we'll carry her when she needs help no matter how big she gets.

Everywhere.

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This sign should just say "nobody is allowed here" because we don't tolerate any sort of discrimination toward our faithful friend.

It's hard for us to leave home

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We can't go on vacation without feeling guilty... And missing our baby dearly! So dog-friendly hotels are a must.

And we'll take more selfies with our pooch than with you

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#goals

We're all about celebrating

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...The anniversary of the day we got our pooch, their birthday, half birthday, and learning a new trick. We are always coming up with excuses to pamper our pup!

And you'll have to find someone else to do a couples costume with

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Your girls are excited to dress up with each other, so either get in on their group costume or find someone else to do a costume with you.

Someone else snuggles up with your girl every night

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Our canine companion comes first... He gets to cozy up in the middle of the bed and then we can make ourselves comfortable somewhere around him.

There's always going to be someone else who holds your girl's heart

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That's okay though, because we have so much love in our heart from our dog that there is always plenty of room for a boyfriend too. <3

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