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Title: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 08, 2008, 04:30:23 PM
........ when you find poo bags in your designer handbags,

your "Fav" coat is now your walking jacket (nothing trendy anymore),

you carry a dog hair removing lint roller everywhere,

you have to check all pockets before washing for dog biscuits,

you must close all upstairs doors for fear of whirlwinds (aka Poppy)

all used tissues must be placed out of cocker reach....

and your most used phrase is "sorry she is only a puppy"  :005:

Would not change a thing though  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: cazza on January 08, 2008, 04:35:20 PM
 :lol:  That's so true - with a couple of exceptions  ;) (no designer stuff here - can't afford it with 3 dogs  :D )

you carry a dog hair removing lint roller everywhere,

 ph34r this one i don't do so am often walking aroung like a fur magnet  :shades: :005:

Doesn't matter what i wear as Fern is mainly white and Jock is black and Braan is brown  :shades:  Used to get away with it when we only had jock as I always just wore black as the hairs didn't show  :005:

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Helen on January 08, 2008, 04:37:56 PM
awwwwwww.........

so true  :005:


there's also

 - when your dog decides that pairs of socks and pairs of slippers cannot live 'together' and must be kept completely separately for the safety of everyone at all times....

- when your dog decides that the most appropriate greeting for a guest is to press into the guest's hand a pair of your knickers (that weren't in the clean washing pile  ::) )

- when you avoid, at all costs, people on your walks that are wearing trousers that are a) pale in colour and b) very clean (i.e without muddy paw embellishments.....) or ladies with skirts on that your cocker will entwine himself in.....

ISN'T IT GREA ??  :D (actually, I wouldn't swap the lessons in humility FOR THE WORLD  :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv: )

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 08, 2008, 04:43:51 PM
- when your dog decides that the most appropriate greeting for a guest is to press into the guest's hand a pair of your knickers (that weren't in the clean washing pile  ::) )


 :rofl1: :rofl1:  sorry for laughing I would have died..... 
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Mari on January 08, 2008, 04:48:47 PM
 :rofl1: That's me!  :lol: :005:

Don't have designer bags, but poo bags (empty) in every handbag.
My favourite jacket used to be a really nice one, now it is my waterproof thing with lots of pockets and a nice deep hood.
I have many small (pocket size) lint rollers, very practical since I like wearing black, but have a golden cocker.
Whirlwind inside the house is nothing out of the ordinary anymore.
Tissues safely placed om top shelves.
I am lucky because Laurië still looks like a puppy, an adorable barking and exeptionally bouncy puppy.

I love being a dog owner, but I can understand why "normal" people laugh at us ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: gracieboo on January 08, 2008, 04:49:38 PM
......and the garden that had a 2k garden designer  ph34r only last summer now looks like a mud bath and has more holes than a little !!!
but as long as he is enjoying himself !! :005: :luv:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: bibathediva on January 08, 2008, 05:08:20 PM

.....your favorite footwear is wellies/walking boots....no more 6 inch heels  ::)
.....whatever your original floor colour..it is now nearly always a brown colour  ::)
.....your favorite ornament is the mop...well its always out  :005:
.....your arms have grown by 2 inches...of course my dog walks to heel  ph34r
and finally
......your heart no longer belongs to you....someone stole it  :luv:  :luv:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 08, 2008, 05:13:57 PM

......your heart no longer belongs to you....someone stole it  :luv:  :luv:

Oh my....... sooooo true  :luv: :luv:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Cayley on January 08, 2008, 05:25:40 PM
You're a dog owner when you have a conversation with someone whilst holding a bag of dog poo  ph34r.
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 08, 2008, 05:30:36 PM
Forgot this one......

when the first conversation you have with your OH on returning from work is.....

"Yes she has had wee's and a poo and yes it was quite a solid one......"   :005:

What has become of our "normal" life  ph34r   :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Beth on January 08, 2008, 05:36:16 PM
... When you decide to lino' the whole downstairs of your house to adoid hoovering dog hair. :embarassed:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: pinkcarys on January 08, 2008, 06:01:02 PM
Forgot this one......

when the first conversation you have with your OH on returning from work is.....

"Yes she has had wee's and a poo and yes it was quite a solid one......"   :005:

What has become of our "normal" life  ph34r   :005:


 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1:
My husband always asks "has he done the full compliment?" and if I say he has been but not a "full load" then Dave declares himself on "bum watch"  :005:  We have an unhealthy obsession with Griffin's bum! 
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Harry Blue on January 08, 2008, 06:26:29 PM


...when no outfit is complete without dog hair...

...the grooming table has pride of place in the sun room as it is used almost daily...


...you spend all your time addicted to websites where you can discuss all things cocker spaniel!...

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 08, 2008, 06:28:55 PM
...you spend all your time addicted to websites where you can discuss all things cocker spaniel!...

 :rofl1:  Not me......  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Rats and Dogs on January 08, 2008, 06:36:09 PM
... You automatically pull on your jeans, walking boots and anorak, then realise that you really should be dressing up a little to meet your friend for lunch.

... You call a child in the park "a good boy".

... A dog comes into your work and you can produce any assortment of biscuits from your pocket.

... You never go anywhere with a bag anymore, unless it's a poo bag.

 :lol:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: LesleyW on January 08, 2008, 07:04:23 PM
.....poo bags.....

we went out with friends for a meal (nice, dressy, fab restaurant, really nice night out etc) after christmas, and at some stage both me and the friends wife pulled out (new) poo bags from our pockets, by accident!  We then spent a large part of the meal comparing the relative merits of Tesco v Sainsbury poo bags (aka nappy bags)... :005: 

They have a cocker as well  ;)

Oh yes, I know I'm a proper dog owner, because my car is never clean any more, inside or out....really must treat myself to something a little more cocker-friendly shortly..
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: emms on January 08, 2008, 07:58:58 PM
Your decorating and furnishing choices are based on whether they will show the mud/hair, and if they are easily cleaned.
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Joelf on January 08, 2008, 08:15:36 PM
How true all these posts are!!!!  ;) :005: :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: bibathediva on January 09, 2008, 12:34:08 AM
Your decorating and furnishing choices are based on whether they will show the mud/hair, and if they are easily cleaned.

this was me yesterday....buying a new stair carpet and looking for a colour that resembled the colour of mud  :005:  ::)
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: barb on January 09, 2008, 12:49:03 AM
When you offer a friend a lift in you car and have to find something for them to sit on so they don't get covered in hair!
Oh and by the nose prints on every window, car or house!
How about the cobwebs outside are all hairy!
 I can relate to all of the other comments too!
Barb and Pippa
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Kimberley on January 09, 2008, 08:33:55 AM
Yes like this morning when I was on the last lap getting ready to leave for work when you turn around and get biscuit slobber down your black work suit trousers...

Or when the 'fur monitor' on the beige staircarpet is flashing at you. well I think I've lost the plot altogether, when I have the X-cross lab I had dark brown carpet, now I have Coco (black & tan) I have beige carpet, downstairs I'm party to designer, mud and skid marked laminate flooring does anyone else have clean floors for approximately 10 mins while its in the process of drying after being mopped.

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Max X 2 on January 09, 2008, 08:49:48 AM
......when you look at your shopping list that consists of pilchards (for the dog) carrotts (for the dog), baby wipes (for the dog) & a knife (yep for.........scraping the mud off boots after a walk with the dog)
& when like this morning something must have tipped over in the boot & I had to stop myself from apologising to the dog for taking the corner too quickly & he wasn't even in the car  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: skyesmum on January 09, 2008, 09:32:47 AM
when you used to spend your weekends in John Lewis....

Now it's Pets at Home.   :D
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: SJP on January 09, 2008, 10:40:58 AM
....when you don't mind how many plants, twigs, fircones etc they bring in from the garden and proceed to chew up on the carpet ....... but shout and scream at the kids for not tidying their rooms or leaving their trainers out   :lol:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: bluegirl on January 09, 2008, 12:11:45 PM
How true this thread is. :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Linz13 on January 09, 2008, 12:42:32 PM
Oh this is great!

When you get rid of your second car (nice wee two seater) and get a van instead - thinking oh it'll be great for the dogs!

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Michele on January 09, 2008, 01:17:26 PM
When you come back in after being away for just a couple of hours and your 8 month old cocker has turned into an Andrex puppy and 'decorated' the bathroom (which is downstairs) floor with loo paper, but you smile quietly as you clear it up and then it occurs to you that had one of the children done the same when they were little, you'd have gone ballistic!  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: barts-mum on January 09, 2008, 02:55:03 PM
How true this thread is i have been smilling and nodding my head to most of the posts on here.Also when you end up having to put the washer on again as your dog took your pile of clean washing you have just ironed to make himself a bed out of it while you answer the phone
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Slave of Baxter on January 09, 2008, 03:04:10 PM
.... when you have permanent 'nose art' on you car & patio windows...  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: pinkcarys on January 09, 2008, 03:43:14 PM
When the door goes and the first words out of your mouth are "Sit! Stay!" even if you're at someone elses house, minus dog!  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: cazza on January 09, 2008, 03:46:57 PM
.... when you have permanent 'nose art' on you car & patio windows...  :005:

Ah is that what it is 'Nose Art'  :005: when OH is complaining he can't see out the window again I'll let him know it's art  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: michelle123 on January 09, 2008, 05:31:54 PM
You're a dog owner when you have a conversation with someone whilst holding a bag of dog poo  ph34r.

mmm I do this all the time  ph34r

For anybody that has a blue roan, we have found the most PERFECT blue roan cushion floor - it matches Blue perfectly.    Our previous flooring was white - that was before we had a dog, never again  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: LouiseAS on January 09, 2008, 05:41:22 PM
What a great thread  :rofl1: :rofl1:

And I thought it was just me that has "nose art" everywhere, a comfy coat with lots of pockets, no bag without poo bags or biscuits in it etc.etc.

All the dog owners around here must think I'm a complete scruff as I don't go out looking immaculate and always have a silly hat on to keep out the cold.
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Elmo on January 09, 2008, 05:41:36 PM
When you sell your 2004 model Audi Quattro Estate and buy a van because the dog will have more room ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: jakesmum on January 09, 2008, 07:03:10 PM
when you used to spend your weekends in John Lewis....

Now it's Pets at Home.   :D

That's so me!

And I never offer anyone a lift anymore - I'd be too embarrassed!
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Countrygirl on January 09, 2008, 08:17:41 PM
When you meet another dog and talk to the dog, telling it how lovely it is and asking it its name, before even acknowledging there is a person with it.
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: wend on January 09, 2008, 08:18:11 PM
When you turn round to your kids and say 'leave it' or 'off'.
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Dotties Mum on January 09, 2008, 08:27:23 PM
when you're picking out dog toys or bedding and say to your OH....do you think she'll like it
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Kimberley on January 09, 2008, 10:31:48 PM
When you turn round to your kids and say 'leave it' or 'off'.

I did this with the dance class kids, they were messing about, I just shouted sit, I must admit I'd never seem them move so quick. Me I just turned around to face the other way. I was told, I covered my mouth and rolled my eyes..
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 09, 2008, 11:20:16 PM
When you meet another dog and talk to the dog, telling it how lovely it is and asking it its name, before even acknowledging there is a person with it.

Yep know all the dogs names on my regular walks and no idea who the people are...... ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Matthelen on January 10, 2008, 12:05:23 AM
When even after becoming recently engaged your phone wall paper is still the picture of your babies. :luv:

When your partying days come to a dramatic stop, own choice because after 2 hours you both want to come home and cuddle up with them. :-*



When you 
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: GailyK81 on January 10, 2008, 12:02:07 PM
Forgot this one......



"Yes she has had wee's and a poo and yes it was quite a solid one......"   :005:


:rofl1: :rofl1: yeah have never talked so much about the roughage of anything, our conversation was yesteday, has shadow had a poo oh was it ok  :005: :005: things you have to do never talked so much about the kids nappy droppings :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: hle on January 10, 2008, 06:57:40 PM
Similar to Matthelen,I've replaced the screensaver on my computer from my kids to my puppy. How sad, but we all agree it's really cute to see him there on show in the hall for all to see. (BTW the kids told me to do it!)
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: *sammy* on January 10, 2008, 08:26:35 PM
When you sell your 2004 model Audi Quattro Estate and buy a van because the dog will have more room ph34r


this is very familair to me. appart from stupid insurance i wanted to sell our a3 audi quattro sport so sam would have more room. OH is sooooo attched to the car even though he never drives it. he had a good excuse though-he owns three vans and any will do for sam >:D :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: debbie321 on January 10, 2008, 08:43:24 PM
When you get a salesman round to measure up for a new door - spend 15 minutes on talking about the door and then 1 HOUR talking about dogs and training methods!  :lol:  Thought he'd never leave  :005:

Also my purse is sadly lacking a pic of my daughter but Ben is there  ::)
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: lisalh on January 11, 2008, 02:35:53 PM
 :005: :005: :005

You know you are a proper dog owner when you go from being completely squeamish- refusing (nicely) to change nappies for other peoples kids or wipe thier snotty little noses and yet can quite happily pick up a fresh turd and congratulate the dog generally with a running commentary on colour and form!! :005: ;) :rofl1: :rofl1:

I am loving this thread- long may it continue!!! :D
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Sheryl on January 11, 2008, 02:45:10 PM
When you rush after a person to tell them why the dog food they bought should be avoided like the plague ph34r ph34r  Yes, I did do that :embarassed:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: LouiseAS on January 11, 2008, 02:47:18 PM
Just thought of another one...

When sitting down to dinner with OH and you can quite seriously discuss your dogs anal gland problems or diet to make nice solid poos without a second thought about subject matter whilst eating  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: PennyB on January 11, 2008, 03:54:46 PM
When you rush after a person to tell them why the dog food they bought should be avoided like the plague ph34r ph34r  Yes, I did do that :embarassed:

I give people a lecture when they tie their dogs up outside shops ::)
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 11, 2008, 03:57:11 PM
When you work full time and yet you time your walks so that your dogglet can meet his / her friends......  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: cdpops on January 11, 2008, 06:16:55 PM
...........your Oh asks you were something is and you reply it's in the dogs room!
...........your Oh gets food out of fridge and you say "you can't have that it's for the dog"
..........you don't know what you did with your time before you had one!
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Rats and Dogs on January 11, 2008, 07:06:59 PM

I give people a lecture when they tie their dogs up outside shops ::)

I stand at the shop door holding Gari and call someone over to get me what I want. I did actually say he was an assistance dog once - he was assisting me choosing my sandwich, they didn't laugh.  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: floydlennon on January 11, 2008, 07:54:31 PM
lmao love this topic its so me was in asda the other day pulled my purse out my fleece pocket and out falls doggie biscuit and attached is a pooh bag OH thought it was hilarious
forever discussin pooh habits
OH feels sick when he smells somethin horrid but can happily pick up the stinkiest of poohs
and yes the new carpets we r lookin at for the new house all comment began with will mud show up on that
love it
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Beth on January 11, 2008, 08:20:25 PM
When you rush after a person to tell them why the dog food they bought should be avoided like the plague ph34r ph34r  Yes, I did do that :embarassed:

I get really bad urges to lecture people on dog food all the time... I've managed to contain them so far but now i know it's not just me i might have to do it. ph34r :lol:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: LizzieD on January 11, 2008, 09:02:29 PM
.....when your kids say to you 'You love the dog more than me'  :005:

infact most of these posts seem to appy here too.   :lol:

Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: michelle123 on January 11, 2008, 10:56:12 PM
.....when your kids say to you 'You love the dog more than me'  :005:

infact most of these posts seem to appy here too.   :lol:



Oh dear, my daughter asks this question !  She actually introduces Blue as "mum's 3rd baby"  ph34r
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: LizzieD on January 12, 2008, 12:51:16 AM
.....when your kids say to you 'You love the dog more than me'  :005:

infact most of these posts seem to appy here too.   :lol:



Oh dear, my daughter asks this question !  She actually introduces Blue as "mum's 3rd baby"  ph34r

I also get a loud cough & an 'excuse me!!!' from DD, when I say to Millie 'Your my best girl'  :005:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Doggone Mad on January 12, 2008, 07:46:03 AM
When you start whistling to folk when out & about to get their attention !    :lol:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Doggone Mad on January 12, 2008, 07:53:15 AM

.....your favorite footwear is wellies/walking boots....no more 6 inch heels  ::)

.....whatever your original floor colour..it is now nearly always a brown colour  ::)


So true !  When a friend arrived to meet me for lunch this week they said I bet you've got your wellies on, & sure enough I did as had just taken H out for a walk before going out.  They seem to be permanantly attached to me at the moment ! 

H has redesigned my hall carpet with different sizes and colours of brown circles created by his toilet accidents & sick !   
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: Silver Surfer (indiesnan) on January 12, 2008, 09:28:07 AM
Quote
give people a lecture when they tie their dogs up outside shops

Me too, and also when people leave their dogs in cars. I actualy got thanked a few weeks ago, for pointing out the dangers.  :shades:
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: DennyK on January 12, 2008, 10:56:39 AM
......when it takes you three seconds to work out that husband is looking pi**ed off because (a) you just clicked your tongue and said "good boy" to him and (b) he ISN'T actually a dog....

......when your sister (a dog-less person) says "it's only a dog!" and there is hushed silence and shocked looks from my mum (she's as bad as I am), my husband and me - and mum covers Paddy's ears so he can't hear my sister....

.....when your seven year old nephew is gurgling on like a prat and you realise everyone is laughing because he's imitating you talking "normally" to the dog.....

......when you finally treat yourself to that "champagne" coloured fake fur throw from John Lewis for cold evenings in front of the TV - and have now put it, one week later, onto the spare sofa so Paddy can snuggle on it (he likes it and it's a lovely colour contrast to the black fur...... ph34r)

Oh dog....
Title: Re: You know your a proper dog owner.......
Post by: amanda9586 on January 12, 2008, 12:48:04 PM
......when your sister (a dog-less person) says "it's only a dog!" and there is hushed silence and shocked looks from my mum (she's as bad as I am), my husband and me - and mum covers Paddy's ears so he can't hear my sister....

 :rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: