<h2>1. Snack time is no longer a solo activity ...</h2>

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<h2>2. ... And you always have a little reminder of when it's dinner time. </h2>

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<h2>3. You always have a bed buddy - whether there's room for one or not. </h2>

Reddit: Nofalo

<h2>4. The word "messy" is now taken to a whole new level in your household.</h2>

Reddit; golden_amicus

<h2>5. You have more pictures of your pup than you do of people.</h2>

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<h2>6. Your house is full of toys that do not belong to you. </h2>

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<h2>7. You never need to set an alarm - you'll definitely be woken up in the mornings.</h2>

Reddit: jfzastrow

<h2>8. You no longer have sole ownership of your possessions ... </h2>

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<h2>10. You take more pride in their accomplishments than you do your own. </h2>

Reddit: tnick771

<h2>11. You'd do anything to keep them from getting scared. </h2><br/><br/><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/1k51ph/im_scared/">Reddit: unclemonty87</a>

<h2>11. You'd do anything to keep them from getting scared. </h2>

<p><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/1k51ph/im_scared/" target="_blank">Reddit: unclemonty87</a></p>

<h2>11. You'd do anything to keep them from getting scared. </h2><p><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/aww/comments/1k51ph/im_scared/" target="_blank">Reddit: unclemonty87</a></p>

<h2>12. And the most telling sign? Your pup is always the most surefire way to brighten your day.</h2>

Reddit: shootingblakes

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12 Signs Your Dog Is Basically Your Furry Child

1. Snack time is no longer a solo activity ...

2. ... And you always have a little reminder of when it's dinner time.

3. You always have a bed buddy - whether there's room for one or not.

4. The word "messy" is now taken to a whole new level in your household.

5. You have more pictures of your pup than you do of people.

6. Your house is full of toys that do not belong to you.

7. You never need to set an alarm - you'll definitely be woken up in the mornings.

8. You no longer have sole ownership of your possessions ...

9. ... Or your food.

10. You take more pride in their accomplishments than you do your own.

11. You'd do anything to keep them from getting scared.

12. And the most telling sign? Your pup is always the most surefire way to brighten your day.