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There are a few foolproof ways to make your day brighter and dogs are one of them. Petting or just seeing a fuzzy friend is almost always a guaranteed way to bring on a smile. 

The Instagram page ‘Dog Pix’ collects memes that most dog owners will find very very relatable. And to find out more about dog behavior, we contacted canine training specialist Damon McCook at Good Citizen K9 to give some advice to owners and clarify if old dogs actually can learn new tricks.

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    #2

    White dog sitting in the grass with a small fawn snuggled between its paws, humorously relatable for dog owners.

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    Jason
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why can't mine do this. If I call the one and she doesn't come it's cause she's rolling in pheasant, chicken, or turkey poop

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    Bulldog looking grumpy in a garden, with humorous text discussing lack of greetings during walks; relatable for dog owners.

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    Joey Marlin
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw, poor Ted. He doesn't look a worry at all I'd not automatically pull my dogs away. I look at body language and so do they!

    Christie Egendoerfer
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are very misunderstood doggos. My English Bulldog, Zoe, is a grunter/groaner. She's very vocal when you pet her. I've had people ask why is she growling at me? So every time she meets people the first thing I say is "She isn't growling.... that's her love noises!"

    The Other Other White Meat
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would say hi, and then squish his squishy little face, and smother him with hugs and kisses 🥺🥺

    Grapes
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *sickly sweet baby voice* hiiii ted! Who's a goooood boyyyyy??

    Lisa McCourt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ted! I would gladly give you snuggles and kisses if I saw you!

    Jods
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s just pure ignorance on their owners behalf. Used to take an English Bull Terrier for walkies and other dog walkers did the same. If only they had known she was most likely scared of the other dogs. Miss you Phoebe.

    Phyzzi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a dog that was generally sweet but sometimes aggressive towards bullies and pitts, so I ended up pulling her away from those dogs and always felt bad. If I am not with a dog, I love giving bullies and pitts some sweet cuddles.

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    David
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our prize bull at the fair. Super gentle and kind but looked big so folks with other cattle would part like the red sea when I went to the wash rack.

    Heather Vandegrift
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, Ted is adorable! I'd pull my dog away because MY dog is reactive to did bigger than she is, but because of Ted

    ThatOnePortobelloMushroom
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People pull their dogs out of the way?? I give up on society. Who wants to move to a tiny cottage with me

    Katy Herdman
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My beautiful bulldog Rufus was so sweet and gentle! Miss him ever day! Ted looks wonderful

    Djdjdjdn
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, Ted!! Those other dogs and people don’t know what they’re missing!! Goodest boy ever!!❤️❤️

    Linda Baird
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Adorable - hv same trouble with mine. She's sweet loves kids, cats, other dogs

    Cathy Comfort
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Ted looks way too lazy and well fed to mess with other, inferior doggos.

    ThePunnyBunny
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, Ted! You look nice and polite and like a good boy who deserves treats and head scritches :)

    Michelle De Bari
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to pet Ted SO BAD! I'm always too shy to ask to pet people's dogs.

    MrsOG
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try having a friendly rottweiler....most people cross the road to avoid my sweet baby!!

    Aria the Dog Lover
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ted! I love you! Ya know, pugs and mastiffs we're bred to make the bulldog. Fun fact I guess.

    Snake Queen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hihihihihihihiihihihihihihiihinihihihihihihihihihihiihihihihihihihiihihihhi I WILL FOREVER SAY HI TO TED HE IS SUCH A GOOD BOY I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY HEART ❤️❤️❤️

    Zia Ray
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would pull my Yorkie away, not because of Ted who is the goodest boy, but because my Yorkie is a little jerk who doesn't like other dogs. 😂🤦‍♀️

    Iva Kazalova
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never seen an aggressive bulldog in my whole life, they are too chonky with not enough airflow to be aggressive, people are dumb

    DippityDooDerp
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ted and his breed need to be eradicated. Along with every other brachycephalic dog.

    Phyzzi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish people didn't intentionally breed them, but maybe we shouldn't be picking on already living dogs, especially sweeties like Ted.

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    Amanda B Bench
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww, why would anyone pull their dog away? He looks so sweet 😍 Hi Ted!!

    MyDogIsSoWeird
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, we have 2 pit mixes and certain areas around town yank their dogs/kids/themselves out of the way. All they want to do is give some love!!!!

    Gmaddles
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi, T!!!!!!! Don't worry about Rhodes morons; they're just threatened by your absolute perfect breed specifications and your obvious charm.

    Amy Moore
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ted! I would stop and pet you and not even care if you drooled on my shoes! I love bulldogs!

    bottomless.abyss.of.bordem
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I were to do that to Ted, it's cuz my dogs are a******s. It's not you Ted, it's us.

    Spocks's Mom
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will give you all of my kisses, Ted! ♥️♥️💋💋💋💋🐶

    Tree P
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaww, just look at that face! I love bulldogs so much! Love Ted!

    Robecca
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is fake no one is worried a bull dog with breathing issues that walks with a waddle

    Magpie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus. This dog must have so many health issues. I won't even start about those poor eyes vanishing among the wrinkles. STOP BREEDING DOGS LIKE THESE.

    Janet C
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bulldogs are they best. They're super gentle with kids and also very protective of them.

    Luna Crow
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ted looks like he shrunk inside his skin, or is wearing a bigger dog's hand-me-downs 😂 Ted does not look mean or aggressive though, he looks like a good boy

    Ches Yamada
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awww. I'd probably tell my dog to stay off, though, since Ted looks like he wants his rest! LOL!

    Max M
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn dog, with all those wrinkles you must be 200 years

    Loki's_Lil_Butterknife
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Ted's sweet wrinkly face. I would totally go out of my way to pet Ted if I saw him on a walk.

    Francine Govan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ted is a good boy! All the pets and scritches and treats are required! I would not only say "hi" to Ted - I would walk with Ted a spell, so he feels loved.

    Cindi Antrobus
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ted I would get down on the ground and give you loves and tell you that you're a good boy

    Clarf
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG. I would absolutely say hi to Ted. I'd want to squish him and hug him.

    Aww but Eww
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to squeeze and cuddle his little fluffy puffy face and be Ted's bestestest friend forever and ever and ever ...

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    We reached out to Damon McCook at Good Citizen K9 to ask a few questions about dog behavior that owners might benefit from. As much as we love them, dogs will misbehave, often without knowing it. Your pet might think it completely reasonable to jump all over the couch or take your food directly from the table. “Punishment doesn’t change behavior, it only suppresses it,” he said. Instead, the owner needs to build a relationship of respect with the dog which helps create clear boundaries.

    “Breed standards give you a general idea but all dogs are individuals,” he added. Behavior is as much a reflection of the owner as it is of the dog. “Sleeping in bed with your dog is the worst thing you can do to your dog for behavioral issues.”

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    The old cliché of not being able to ‘teach an old dog new tricks’ may actually be entirely inaccurate. In fact, Damon McCook believes that it is entirely wrong. “That saying is ridiculous. Last year I trained 10,11,13, and 14 year old dogs.” Dogs are famously intelligent animals and age is not a barrier when it comes to ‘new tricks.’

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    Dog with weight loss transformation, sitting at home, showcasing a relatable meme for dog owners.

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    AbsintheMinded
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so much more vibrant now. His posture in the first pic looks painful. Glad he’s doing better.

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    While the commonly held belief is that we domesticated dogs, there is some evidence that our relationship is more mutual. For example, wolf and dog social structures are closer to ours than those of chimps or apes. Early human hunter-gatherers were possibly more territorial than our ape relatives, something may have learned from dogs. Think about how human-like your fuzzy friends' facial expressions might be. Some dogs have awfully expressive eyebrows, sighs and even mouths. 

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    Happy dog memes capturing humorously relatable expressions for dog owners.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It reminds me of a friend who looks the same when he laughs. I like that look because I know that's when he's happy.

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    The first hard evidence of human and dog relations that more resembled a family are from around 14’000AD. Two human skeletons and the mandible of a dog were found, buried in Germany. Researchers discovered that the dog had died young, from Canine distemper and that someone, presumably the pair of buried humans, had been attempting to keep it alive. While sad, it's heartwarming to think about the fact that our ancestors already saw dogs not just as hunting tools, but companions. 

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    Pugs playing on a colorful plastic slide, illustrating a humorous moment for dog owners.

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    B.Nelson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, but I would ask for video proof of them going down the slide. For reasons that shall remain unknown.

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    #19

    Dog with a curtain on its head, humorously relatable to dog owners.

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    Fraxinus excelsior
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My one dog did this with the net curtains, it looked like she was wearing a wedding veil. I miss that dog.

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    Service dogs sitting in theater seats, humorously relatable for dog owners.

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    InvincibleRodent
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fact that this is live theater makes it infinitely better. There is a stage full of human actors there, performing for a theater full of nothing but dogs.

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    #30

    Cute dog sitting humorously against tree, looking camera-ready, relatable for dog owners.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a dog were to sign up for Tinder, it would get a lot of matches.

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    #37

    Two dogs in Christmas photo shoot; one looks joyful, the other appears introspective. Dog owners may find this relatable.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this picture a few times, but it always makes me smile.

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    Dog camouflaging on a dachshund print bedspread, humorously relatable to dog owners avoiding bath time.

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    Hungry Salmon Shark
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who did? This is just a picture of a bed. Why are they pretending this is a dog photo? Edit: did not dud and bed not bad.

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    #47

    Happy dogs at a doggy school forming a bond, a scene relatable to dog owners.

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    Subtlelikeawreckingball
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dog is the new dog ambassador... the daycare he goes to will always pair up new pups with him cause despite being 75 lbs he's a total marshmallow

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    XenoMurph
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he gets a date with that girl, wearing that hat, in that way, I'm going to get a dog.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds me of gifts from family, even though I'm already big for them (height, weight, age), but I still like it and I want the giver to be happy too.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want those words as a warning on my door under the do not disturb sign.

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have mixed feelings and can't put them into words 😆

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    Kel_how
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol. My Westie won't eat without someone nearby. I just put her bowl by the table so she'll eat her meals when we do.

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    Thegoodboi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You called me bad yesterday. *takes off glasses* Which is it hoomen?

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    Domi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the dog know a secret, or does he feel threatened that he is no longer the only guy in the house?

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