Have you ever been on a walk and found yourself mysteriously drawn towards every pooch that saunters by, with an irresistible urge to know their name, breed, and favorite treat? And, let’s be frank, you probably remember those nuggets of information better than your own social security number.

If that’s the case, we’ve got news for you – brace yourself – you might just be a Dogaholic!

DOGAHOLICS ANONYMOUS (DA)

In the wild kingdom of pet lovers, Dogaholics are the ones who’ve been bitten by the love bug… well, the love dog, really.

They’re the ones who can’t help but smile when they see a wagging tail, the people who will cross the street just to get a chance to pat a furry head.

If you acknowledge that every dog is a ‘good boy’ or ‘girl’, even if they’ve just tossed your favorite shoes in the trash, you might be a Dogaholic!

CUTE TALK

Do you find yourself speaking in an overly high-pitched voice saying things like, “Who’s the cutest floofy-woofy in the whole world?”

If you’ve done this more than once, and especially if there are no children in sight, it’s a sure sign of Dogaholism.

You’re infected with love for dogs, my friend, and there’s no cure in sight.

But don’t worry, it’s a condition we wouldn’t wish away!

YOU ARE AWESOME

You’re the type of person who, when scrolling through social media, likes all the dog photos and videos while nonchalantly skipping past your cousin’s vacation snaps.

You’re likely to spend more on dog toys than on your own wardrobe, and your idea of a perfect Friday night is a doggie date at the park.

There’s no doubt about it, dogs rule your world!

THE BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD

Being a Dogaholic means you are part of an exclusive club, where the membership fee is paid in dog hair and muddy paw prints.

You may make some people roll their eyes with your countless dog stories, but in your heart, you know every single one is worth telling.

After all, who wouldn’t want to hear about that hilarious time when Fido tried to bury his bone in the neighbor’s prized rose garden?

ACCEPT AND EMBRACE THE LOVE

If you’ve read this far, willingly nodded along, and maybe even chuckled a little, there’s no denying it.

You, my friend, are a true blue Dogaholic.

But hey, there are certainly worse things to be addicted to.

And let’s face it, there’s nothing that can quite compare to the unadulterated joy that comes from the love of a dog.

So, wear that Dogaholic badge with pride!

The world needs more people like you.

After all, as the saying goes, “The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.”

First Time Dog Owner book by Lee Richards