Have you ever wondered what exactly dogs think about? Here are 25 thoughts that our furry friends probably—most definitely—have.
Editor's note: This article was originally published on March 29, 2023. It has since been updated.
More than one-third of US households (38.4%) own at least one dog according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Obviously, dogs are one of the most loved and chosen pets in the world and this is because they are expressive and warm animals. All dog parents agree.
But sometimes we do not understand what our adorable pet is trying to communicate to us. For this reason, a dog-lover Twitter account, Thoughts of Dog, has tried to compile all we know about dog behavior and offer us an insight into the inner world of our furry friends. These 25 amazing dog thoughts will help you understand them even better!
THE HUMAN JUST GRABBED THEIR KEYS. AND MY LEASH. THEY ARE PUTTING ON. THEIR OUTSIDE FEET. I DO BELIEVE. IT IS ADVENTURE TIME
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 23, 2022
it often seems. like the human is jealous of me. because of how happy i get. about the simplest things. i don’t know how to tell them. they can do that too
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) May 28, 2021
just a heads up. i will be running around the house. as fast as possible. for the next 15 seconds. i will have no regard for furniture. or any individuals in my way. when i am done. do not ask me why i have done this. because i do not know
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) March 2, 2021
it appears you have loaded the dishwasher without me. do you not need my services anymore. did you lick the plates yourself. this is a disaster
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 13, 2021
if you leave the room i’m in. i will always follow you to the next one. whatever this adventure is. you don’t have to do it alone
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) November 3, 2022
WE ARE AT THE PARK. AND I WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO GET MUDDY. BUT I AM SO MUDDY. IT IS IMPORTANT. TO SET REALISTIC GOALS
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) March 13, 2021
do not rush me. on our walks. these sniffs are like my social media. and i’m scrollin
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) October 28, 2022
sometimes. when i am bored. i will stare at nothing. and try to convince the human. that there is a ghost
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 26, 2021
the human likes to say. that i live here rent free. but i would argue. this housing accommodation. is my payment. for a lifetime of love. and excellent company
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) July 2, 2021
a neighborhood dog just barked in the distance. and i barked back. they are taking roll call. and i am present
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) October 6, 2021
the human is upset. that a piece of my hair. was in their food. that is called a garnish. there is no need to make a scene
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) October 25, 2022
the human has to work again this week. but that’s okay. i can keep myself busy. there is a skittle under the fridge. that needs constant surveillance
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 5, 2021
THE GARAGE DOOR IS OPENING. THE HUMAN IS HOME EARLY. THE WEEKEND HAS BEGUN. AND MY FEETS. ARE A TIPPY TAPPIN
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) November 18, 2022
a blueberry has fallen on the floor. and nobody has noticed. except for me. so i gently picked them up. and brought them to my bed. so they could relax. because i am sure it is very stressful. being a lost blueberry
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) June 10, 2021
every single night. i try to convince the human. they forgot to give me my dinner. and sometimes. they get so confused. they start to believe me
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) April 7, 2021
i am just going to be honest. i deserve 1 million kisses. every day
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) February 26, 2021
here is what. i plan to accomplish today:
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) February 25, 2021
2. bark loudly. but at nothing
7. lose my ball under the couch
7b. politely ask the human. to get my ball
3. immediately lose it again. under the same couch
4. big nap. you have worked hard
2. repeat
SOMEONE LEFT A FULL PLATE OF COOKIES. AND A GLASS OF MILK. RIGHT BY THE FIREPLACE FOR ME. I AM NOT KIDDING. WHAT A NIGHT
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) December 25, 2021
i like to think. i am an excellent guard dog. but between you and me. it all depends. on what snacks. a stranger has
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) November 8, 2021
i have misplaced my name tag. it must have fallen off during my walk earlier. i am now completely unidentifiable. i can be whoever i want. i am mysterious
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) May 12, 2021
according to my data. cuddles were up by 147% this year. hugs up 93%. and long hugs up by nearly 700%. while these stats with the human. may be hard to maintain. i think we should try
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) December 31, 2020
there is a rumor going around. that i am “desperate for cuddles.” and i wanted to come forward and say. it’s true. i am
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) July 16, 2021
i heard there is a ball dropping later. does anybody have the details? i am interested in that
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 1, 2021
i can tell. when the human’s heart rate goes up. it really stresses me out. so if we could all try to have a nice. boring week. that would be best. for both of us
— Thoughts of Dog® (@dog_feelings) January 11, 2021