• You measure their height by the slobber line across the wall
• Your huge lazy boy recliner is just big enough to be "the dog’s chair".
• You choose your wall paint color by what hides slobber the best.
• You duck and run for cover when your dog is about to sneeze.
• You understand the difference between shedding and "blowing the coat"
• You go through several vacuum cleaners a year
• You have a part time job just to pay for the dog food
• Your dog can "counter surf" just by turning his head and grabbing as he walks by
• You open the door when you come home and then flatten yourself against the wall to avoid an excited dog running to greet you
• You know sheer terror when your dog is REALLY happy and running towards you
• Your neighbors refer to your pet as "the neighborhood pony"
• You've planned out the "tail wagging” zone on every table
• Closing the trash doesn't help because your dog can drag off the whole trash can
• You know trying to shove a totally asleep Saint Bernard off the bed is fruitless
• Your dog’s favorite ball for catch is the size of a small basketball
• Every time you sit in the floor your dog tries to "rescue " you
• You find out your tub is just really a huge dog bed in his eyes
• You have realized being barefoot around a saint is hazardous to your health
• You can never have more than one friend in your car with the dog because he fills the entire back seat
• You carry towels everywhere for doggie "dribbles" and to dry your face if he kisses your cheek
• Your dog can sit on the couch without taking his feet off the floor
• You could make a Chihuahua with the dog hair that gets on your clothes
• Last but most important...you know in spite of it all you've got the most loyal companion and friend ever!
