Are You A Dog Person?

You love dogs. Maybe you have a job with dogs or had dogs growing up. But can you really call yourself a dog person? You might have a leash in one hand, poop bags in the other, and fur in places fur was never meant to go—but does that really make you part of the canine club?

Here are a few foolproof ways to find out if you’re truly a dog person or just a regular human who needs to step up their dog parenting game and get in on the fun.

1. Do You Have a Dog Voice?

If you don’t know what a “dog voice” is, you’re already in trouble. A true dog person has a specific voice reserved exclusively for their pup. It’s high-pitched, baby-like, and borderline embarrassing when overheard by anyone without a dog of their own.

“Who’s da goodest booooy? YOU ARE. Yesh you aaare. Yeshhhh you areee.”

Your dog’s reaction? Their ears perk up, their tail wags, and they might tilt their head as if to say, “I love you, you crazy human.”

Whether they understand or not, they’re here for it—because that goofy dog voice is just another way you’re showing them love. If you are the type to have full-on conversations with your dog, congrats. You’re living your best life and probably making sure your pup is too.

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2. Do You Sing Made-Up Songs to Your Dog?

A true dog person will naturally and automatically create songs with lyrics that revolve around their dog’s personality. “Milo the Magnificent” isn’t just a nickname; it’s the title of a song you created and belt out while pouring kibble.

Classics in the dog-person songbook include:

• “Who’s a Good Boy?” (to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”)
• “It’s Hard to Be a Pup, Yessiree” (an original, often improvised after they hear the word “no”)
• “We Don’t Talk About Squirrels” (inspired by Encanto)

If you’ve ever turned your dog’s name into a 12-syllable melody, the jury’s in. You’re a dog person, and your dog can feel the love.

3. Are You Fluent in Dog Emotions?

Dog people know their furry friends’ micro-expressions better than their spouse’s. You can tell the difference between:

• “I need to pee” vs. “I want a snack” vs. “I just did something naughty but you don’t know what it is…yet.”
• That little side-eye they give when you pull out a leash and say “walk” but then sit back down? That’s pure betrayal, and you feel it.

Your dog’s face is basically an open book and if you can interpret every squint, wag, and paw flick, congratulations—you’ve gone full dog whisperer.

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4. Is Your Phone 90% Dog Content?

Let’s do a quick inventory of your camera roll. If it’s filled with blurry action shots of zoomies, close-ups of a snoot, and “aesthetic” photos of your pup against fall foliage, you’re officially a dog person. But why keep all that cuteness to yourself? Post it!

A recent survey found that 30% of dog owners have created dedicated social media accounts for their pups, turning their furry friends into four-legged influencers. These accounts aren’t just casual—they’re filled with everything from “paw-sitive vibes” captions to elaborate photoshoots involving costumes, props, and seasonal backdrops.

Congrats – you are a dog person, a dog publicist and a dog business manager, too. Also, tell me their socials – I want to follow them.

5. Do You Have a Long Nickname Problem?

True dog people never call their dog by just their actual name. Oh no, that’s way too boring. Dog people dogs know to answer to any sing-songy version of their name:

• Milo → Milzy Bear → Milzo Baggins → The Magnificent Lord Floofer of Fluffingtonshire → Floofy McFlooferston → Babyboy
• Bella → Belly Button → Bellatrix Snugglesworth → Her Royal Highness Queen Puppums of Barkadia → Babygirl

If you find yourself using a 12-word title to summon your dog for dinner, congratulations. You’re not just a dog person—you’re the best kind of human too.

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Dog people don’t have dogs; they parent them with the same energy as someone managing a particularly spoiled toddler. You’ve probably caught yourself doing things like:

• Wrapping them in a blanket because “it’s chilly,” while they happily unravel it to chew.
• Cutting their food into tiny pieces, only for them to inhale it like a vacuum cleaner.
• Fussing over their sweater as they give you the why are you doing this to me? side-eye before attempting to wriggle out of it.

And when they look the least bit sad? Forget it. You’re on the floor offering belly rubs and extra treats while they milk it for all it’s worth, complete with dramatic sighs and pleading eyes. Their Oscar-worthy performance ensures that yes, you are absolutely a dog person.

So, Are You Really a Dog Person?

Here’s the thing: It doesn’t matter if you ace this quiz. Your dog has already decided whether you’re their kind of human.

Now go ahead and tell your dog they’re the goodest boy or girl (in the dog voice, of course). They’ve earned it—and so have you.

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