· You fall over your dog instead of tripping over them.

· Your huge lazy boy recliner is just big enough to be "the dog’s chair".

· You choose your wall paint color by what hides slobber the best.

· You duck and run for cover when your dog is about to sneeze.

· You understand the difference between shedding and "blowing the coat"

· You go through several vacuum cleaners a year

· You have a part time job just to pay for the dog food

· Your dog can "counter surf" just by turning his head and grabbing as he walks by

· You open the door when you come home and then flatten yourself against the wall to avoid an excited dog running to greet you

· You know sheer terror when your dog is REALLY happy and running towards you

· Your neighbors refer to your pet as "the neighborhood pony"

· You've planned out the "tail wagging " zone on every table

· Closing the trash doesn't help because your dog can drag off the whole trash can

· You know trying to shove a totally asleep saint Bernard off the bed is fruitless

· Your dogs favorite ball for catch is the size of a small basketball

· Every time you sit in the floor your dog tries to "rescue " you

· You find out your tub is just really a huge dog bed in his eyes

· You have realized being barefoot around a saint is hazardous to your health

· You can never have more than one friend in your car with the dog because he fills the entire back seat

· You carry towels everywhere for doggie "dribbles" and to dry your face if he kisses your cheek

· Your dog can sit on the couch without taking his feet off the floor

· You could make a Chihuahua with the dog hair that gets on your clothes

· And lastly...you know in spite of it all you've got the most loyal companion and friend ever!

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