There are a few foolproof ways to make your day brighter and dogs are one of them. Petting or just seeing a fuzzy friend is almost always a guaranteed way to bring on a smile.
The Instagram page ‘Dog Pix’ collects memes that most dog owners will find very very relatable. And to find out more about dog behavior, we contacted canine training specialist Damon McCook at Good Citizen K9 to give some advice to owners and clarify if old dogs actually can learn new tricks.
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Aw, poor Ted. He doesn't look a worry at all I'd not automatically pull my dogs away. I look at body language and so do they!
They are very misunderstood doggos. My English Bulldog, Zoe, is a grunter/groaner. She's very vocal when you pet her. I've had people ask why is she growling at me? So every time she meets people the first thing I say is "She isn't growling.... that's her love noises!"
Are those noises a result of obstructed air passages due to a short to non existent nose?
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Poor Ted. My brothers mastiff mix, Briar, can relate. She just gets so excited to meet new friends and they just run away.
I would say hi, and then squish his squishy little face, and smother him with hugs and kisses 🥺🥺
That’s just pure ignorance on their owners behalf. Used to take an English Bull Terrier for walkies and other dog walkers did the same. If only they had known she was most likely scared of the other dogs. Miss you Phoebe.
We had a dog that was generally sweet but sometimes aggressive towards bullies and pitts, so I ended up pulling her away from those dogs and always felt bad. If I am not with a dog, I love giving bullies and pitts some sweet cuddles.
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Oh, Ted is adorable! I'd pull my dog away because MY dog is reactive to did bigger than she is, but because of Ted
People pull their dogs out of the way?? I give up on society. Who wants to move to a tiny cottage with me
My beautiful bulldog Rufus was so sweet and gentle! Miss him ever day! Ted looks wonderful
Adorable - hv same trouble with mine. She's sweet loves kids, cats, other dogs
What? Ted looks way too lazy and well fed to mess with other, inferior doggos.
Hi, Ted! You look nice and polite and like a good boy who deserves treats and head scritches :)
I want to pet Ted SO BAD! I'm always too shy to ask to pet people's dogs.
Hi Ted! I love you! Ya know, pugs and mastiffs we're bred to make the bulldog. Fun fact I guess.
Hihihihihihihiihihihihihihiihinihihihihihihihihihihiihihihihihihihiihihihhi I WILL FOREVER SAY HI TO TED HE IS SUCH A GOOD BOY I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART ❤️❤️❤️
I have never seen an aggressive bulldog in my whole life, they are too chonky with not enough airflow to be aggressive, people are dumb
Ted and his breed need to be eradicated. Along with every other brachycephalic dog.
I wish people didn't intentionally breed them, but maybe we shouldn't be picking on already living dogs, especially sweeties like Ted.
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Aww, why would anyone pull their dog away? He looks so sweet 😍 Hi Ted!!
Hi Ted, your gorgeous,. I would let my Kenny come and say hello. 20201109_1...d02688.jpg 
Also, we have 2 pit mixes and certain areas around town yank their dogs/kids/themselves out of the way. All they want to do is give some love!!!!
If I were to do that to Ted, it's cuz my dogs are a******s. It's not you Ted, it's us.
Awww. I'd probably tell my dog to stay off, though, since Ted looks like he wants his rest! LOL!
I love Ted's sweet wrinkly face. I would totally go out of my way to pet Ted if I saw him on a walk.
Ted is a good boy! All the pets and scritches and treats are required! I would not only say "hi" to Ted - I would walk with Ted a spell, so he feels loved.
Hi Ted I would get down on the ground and give you loves and tell you that you're a good boy
I want to squeeze and cuddle his little fluffy puffy face and be Ted's bestestest friend forever and ever and ever ...
We reached out to Damon McCook at Good Citizen K9 to ask a few questions about dog behavior that owners might benefit from. As much as we love them, dogs will misbehave, often without knowing it. Your pet might think it completely reasonable to jump all over the couch or take your food directly from the table. “Punishment doesn’t change behavior, it only suppresses it,” he said. Instead, the owner needs to build a relationship of respect with the dog which helps create clear boundaries.
“Breed standards give you a general idea but all dogs are individuals,” he added. Behavior is as much a reflection of the owner as it is of the dog. “Sleeping in bed with your dog is the worst thing you can do to your dog for behavioral issues.”
The old cliché of not being able to ‘teach an old dog new tricks’ may actually be entirely inaccurate. In fact, Damon McCook believes that it is entirely wrong. “That saying is ridiculous. Last year I trained 10,11,13, and 14 year old dogs.” Dogs are famously intelligent animals and age is not a barrier when it comes to ‘new tricks.’
He looks so much more vibrant now. His posture in the first pic looks painful. Glad he’s doing better.
While the commonly held belief is that we domesticated dogs, there is some evidence that our relationship is more mutual. For example, wolf and dog social structures are closer to ours than those of chimps or apes. Early human hunter-gatherers were possibly more territorial than our ape relatives, something may have learned from dogs. Think about how human-like your fuzzy friends' facial expressions might be. Some dogs have awfully expressive eyebrows, sighs and even mouths.
The first hard evidence of human and dog relations that more resembled a family are from around 14’000AD. Two human skeletons and the mandible of a dog were found, buried in Germany. Researchers discovered that the dog had died young, from Canine distemper and that someone, presumably the pair of buried humans, had been attempting to keep it alive. While sad, it's heartwarming to think about the fact that our ancestors already saw dogs not just as hunting tools, but companions.
My one dog did this with the net curtains, it looked like she was wearing a wedding veil. I miss that dog.
The fact that this is live theater makes it infinitely better. There is a stage full of human actors there, performing for a theater full of nothing but dogs.
Who did? This is just a picture of a bed. Why are they pretending this is a dog photo? Edit: did not dud and bed not bad.
My dog is the new dog ambassador... the daycare he goes to will always pair up new pups with him cause despite being 75 lbs he's a total marshmallow
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So I may have accidentally upvoted every picture, it still counts right?
I know right! I have a fur baby 🐕 and my heart totally belongs to him!
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This whole thread made me cry, I lost one of my dogs who I was very close to. I had him for 12 years and lost home to cancer, he fell asleep in my arms for the last time November 11th. I miss him terribly, dogs know only love and that is what he showed me everyday for 12 years. I love and miss you Tyson. Dad
I’m really sorry for your loss. It’s heartbreaking. I hope you find another dog to love.
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I understand people who have cats love their cats, but hands down doggies are so much more fun and loveable! 🥰
You know, people who love their cats thinks about how much more fun and love, you get from your cats.
Load More Replies... It’s 12:30 at night and I should go to sleep but instead I’m looking at cute doggos
I was having a bad morning.... and I saw this... I'm all good now. Thanks BP
So I may have accidentally upvoted every picture, it still counts right?
I know right! I have a fur baby 🐕 and my heart totally belongs to him!
Load More Replies... This whole thread made me cry, I lost one of my dogs who I was very close to. I had him for 12 years and lost home to cancer, he fell asleep in my arms for the last time November 11th. I miss him terribly, dogs know only love and that is what he showed me everyday for 12 years. I love and miss you Tyson. Dad
I’m really sorry for your loss. It’s heartbreaking. I hope you find another dog to love.
Load More Replies... I understand people who have cats love their cats, but hands down doggies are so much more fun and loveable! 🥰
You know, people who love their cats thinks about how much more fun and love, you get from your cats.
Load More Replies... It’s 12:30 at night and I should go to sleep but instead I’m looking at cute doggos
I was having a bad morning.... and I saw this... I'm all good now. Thanks BP
