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I think all pet lovers can relate (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
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[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I disagree. All dogs are the best dog ever; always being the best dog they can hope to be. Dogs have so much love and fascination for each other (ymmv) that, when someone else is sharing information about their dogs, the best way to honor your dog is to pay the utmost attention and show appreciation for the other dogs.

So put down your phone for a moment, and listen to stories about the other dog. When you get home, share select details of the story with your own dogs and ask them what they think of that. Playfully recreate parts of the story with them. "My friend says that their dog always barks when they're about to get a treat! Isn't that so silly? Do you want to try barking for a treat? Let's practice 'speak!'"

And for the love of all that is holey (usually plushies), if your dog obsesses over sniffing you when you've interacted with other animals, then pet every damn animal that you're allowed to. Let your dog read the tapestry of your pant leg, and learn about your absolutely precious odyssey.