If there is one thing notable about dog lovers, it’s that they know their dogs like the back of their hand. They know the ins and outs of their pets, what they love and what they fear, what makes them wag their happy tails or hang their heads in shame.

While all dogs are unique and individual, they do tend to share some pretty common traits. The 15 photos below might not make much sense to some people but trust when we say that if you’ve ever owned a dog, you’ll relate to every single one of them.

1. They get into some pretty strange predicaments

If you plan to leave the house without your devoted dog for any length of time, prepare yourself to come home to a scene like this. It’s almost like they just save up their worst ideas for the next time you bail on them. Sure, you could get mad. Or, you can just realize that they love you so much they go insane every time you’re not around.

2. Your alarm clock is basically useless

Who needs an alarm clock when you’ve got your trusty pup there to randomly wake you anywhere between 3 and 5 a.m.? You’ve got to admit, waking up to doggy kisses is a heck of a lot easier than waking up to that awful BEEP! BEEP! BEEEEP!

3. They’re sheisty on a whole different level

Just when you think you’ve got the upper hand in a play for dominance, your dog will flip the script on you and show how sheisty they can really be. Thought ya had him there with the leg trap, eh? You’ll have to come up with something better than that to stop an acrobatic food junkie!

4. Simple games of fetch can easily become gladiator competitions

Dogs are some of the goofiest creatures on the planet, and it’s part of why we love them so much. They are so determined to play with you that they won’t let anything stop them from doing so…not even physics.

5. They’re known to be hoarders

If you find yourself constantly losing track of things you swear you knew where they were, you might want to do some hidy-hole flipping. Dogs are known hoarders. If you have a dog at home who has particular “spots” that he gravitates to, that might just be where all your missing stuff went. You may find your stuff, but just don’t expect and apology out of them.

6. They love skunks and are slow to learn

Well, they both might be right on that one. Dogs can be both slow to learn as well as big ol’ D-bags when they want to be. But hey, that’s just another layer of their complex, lovable personalities! If you’ve got skunks around, though, you may want to stock up on some tomato juice.

7. No matter how big your bed is, they will make it feel small

Dogs love to cuddle. Big dogs, small dogs, fat dogs or skinny, it doesn’t matter about their size or yours. If you’ve got a dog, you should just accept that you’ve decided to split your bed space with them 80/20. No, your side doesn’t represent the 80%, and personal space is no longer a real thing.

8. You will give up on the idea that windows should be clean

Ever heard of a little something called nose art? Well, if you’re a dog owner you have. Dogs are just curious about everything, and having a window between them and the world is a rather unwelcome concept to them. They will inevitably forget that it’s there and press there nose to it and drag it around to make their very own special brand of window art.

9. They can be indecisive

If you’re a very decisive person, having a dog may drive you a little bonkers at times. They can’t make a decision and stick with it for the life of them. They want everything all at once. To be near you and away from you, to be inside and outside, up or down, all at the same time. Don’t worry, though. It’s good for your health and you somehow get used to it.

10. They will out-stink you in a fart war every single time

You might want to think twice before slipping your dog the table scraps. Fart for fart, they will manage to outstink you every single time. It’s almost as if they have a special digestion tract that puts the extra stink in their toots. Just be prepared to crack a window or two, even in the dead of winter.

11. They get weird about the bathroom

Ever tried to leave your dog behind while you make a quick trip to the bathroom? Yeah, that made us laugh too. Dogs are worse than kids when it comes to bathroom time. Every time they see you go in they come darting in after you. What’s worse is that they like to watch you do your business. You half-expect them to give you a treat when you’re done.

12. They like to blend in

Some dogs are masters of disguise (though others only think they are). They like to blend in with their surroundings and hide in unexpected places. That means if there’s a pile of leaves on the ground, be careful with the rake. Chances are you’ve got a sneaky little pup hiding in there. Trust us, though; leaves are way better than mud.

13. They are stuffed toy serial murderers

If you have a dog, then we know you don’t keep the things you care about where they can reach them. Even so, these crazy canines are master thieves when it comes to murdering anything that looks chewable. The bright side is that you can then participate in the oddly fulfilling dog shaming community.

14. They don’t necessarily understand cause and effect

Sometimes your dog might come home looking like a real dink. Though they are adorable and sweet, they don’t always understand the consequences of their actions. That’s how they end up looking like they’ve been dipped in dye or paint. For this little fella, he just doesn’t understand why every time he plays in the grass clippings he comes out with green paws.

15. They’re determined to prove they can dig their way to China

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Let’s face it, they will probably prove us all wrong one day and make it. At least, if anyone can get the job done it’s going to be a dog with a good set of diggers…or maybe a mole if it were so inclined.

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Source: Animal Channel