4 Reasons Dog Guys Are Hella Attractive
Dog dads can get it
A new dating red flag dropped a couple of years ago.
Dogs.
Well, not the dogs themselves. The dogs were fine. We all loved the dogs.
It’s the guys who own them. They’re the ones we were supposed to worry about.
See, dogs are deeply loyal. They’re perfectly obedient. They excitedly fawn over you every time you walk in the door.
And if those are the qualities he looks for in a pet, maybe they’re the same ones he wants in a partner too.
He’s probably looking for someone who’ll do whatever she’s told.
Someone who doesn’t really have strong preferences - she’s just happy to be around him.
Someone who puts up with him when he’s kind of being an asshole.
If you’re not careful, you’ll give a guy a chance because his dog is cute and before you know it you’re his bitch. You’re picking up the dirty socks he leaves next to the hamper, you don’t ask too many questions when he doesn’t text you back for a while, and you’re expected to drop everything the moment he wants your attention.
It’s a terrible situation, and you could’ve avoided it entirely by swiping on a cat guy instead.
Because if you buy the theory behind the dog guy red flag, you basically have to buy into cats being a green flag.
Because cats aren’t obedient at all. They’re independent as can be, stubborn as hell, and as fickle as fuckbois.
You can’t really train a cat, either. They’ll knock your stuff over and scratch your furniture and you just have to put up with it. All you can do is give your cat everything it needs and hope that it likes you in return.
So if a guy treats you the way he treats his cat, you’re all set for a healthy relationship.
He’ll be totally cool with your boundaries and never pressure you to bend them. He’ll want you to be yourself, not try to shape you into the girl he wishes you were. And he’ll actually earn your affection instead of just expecting you to give it to him.
That’s the theory, anyway.
But I don’t buy any of it.
Because a guy owning a cat doesn’t really tell you much about him. Taking care of cats is super easy. I have four of them and if I left them alone for 48 hours, they’d be totally fine as long as long as there’s food and water.
You don’t need to take a cat out for walks. They won’t lose their minds if you don’t play with them enough. They even groom themselves so you never have to worry about trimming their nails, wrestling them into the bathtub, or brushing out their fur.
A dude with a cat is just someone who coexists with a little furball. That’s cute and sweet, but it doesn’t give you a single clue about his character.
Plus, I got played by a fuckboi with a cat once. So there’s that.
I’ve been thinking about this again lately because I got a puppy earlier this year. Now I’m fully convinced that having a dog isn’t a red flag at all. If anything, it makes a guy more attractive. And I think I’ve nailed down why.
Dog Guys Are Patient
Meet Watson.
He’s my golden retriever puppy.
I love him to bits. He’s adorable. He’s goofy. He’s a sweetheart who lives for treats.
But he’s also kind of a nightmare - a ball of lightning with sharp teeth.
And I know he’ll be easy someday. He’ll lie down with me in bed while I watch movies. He’ll listen to every command I give him because he knows that’s his ticket to cheese cubes. He’ll stay by my side on long walks and adjust his pace to match mine.
But he’s not there yet. Not even close.
At the moment, he’s a very selective listener. He can’t settle down long enough for me to watch a movie trailer. He still tries to call the shots when we go on a stroll.
Which is all totally normal. Because dogs might be easy, but puppies aren’t.
And anyone who has raised a dog from the puppy stage had to put up with a lot of frustration.
You get nipped at non stop. You have to take them out often - or clean the mess off your floor. They’re supposed to sleep a lot, but it feels like you can barely get a break. Unless you’re super lucky, it’ll be a long time before they can sleep through the night.
I’ve seen first-hand what you have to put up with from a puppy. You can’t make it through the other side with a well behaved dog unless you’ve got a good deal of patience.
Dog guys have it. And that level of patience is what it takes to be a good partner, a good communicator, and a great fuck.
Dog Guys Are Responsible
Getting a dog is a serious commitment.
There’s a lot to do, especially when they’re puppies. And there are no days off. Dogs need attention, playtime, walks, and training on a daily basis.
On some days, that’s a real pain. You might be exhausted, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or feeling sick, but none of that matters because you still have to keep getting up to deal with your dog.
And that’s just what dog guys do. They don’t quit when it gets tough. They know it’s their job to take care of the dog, so they suck it up and do what has to be done.
Not everyone can handle that level of responsibility. So when a guy voluntarily takes it on, that’s a good sign. It means he doesn’t always default to putting himself first. It also shows that he can handle himself and has his shit together - at least enough to take care of others.
And that definitely makes a guy way more appealing.
Dog Guys Are Attentive
Dogs don’t talk.
Well, maybe the ones on TikTok who speak using buttons. I guess those dogs can string together half a sentence.
But most don’t, is my point.
They still communicate, though. It’s just mostly through body language. And it can be really subtle.
So unless you have a bunch of buttons laid out on your kitchen floor, you have to be really tuned into the way your dog moves and interacts with you.
You have to notice the telltale signs that your dog is tired, bored, overstimulated, or nervous. You have to know when it’s behavior is a bit off. And you need to clock the rigid body, stiff tail, and flat ears immediately, because that means trouble.
Maybe that doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it absolutely is. Not just for the dogs but for ladies like myself. Because that kind of attentiveness is incredibly hot.
It’s what everything sexy is built on.
Behind every thoughtful gesture is a guy who genuinely paid attention to what his partner wants and needs.
The hottest flirting happens when you’re really tuned in to each other.
And you can’t have much sexual chemistry with a guy who can’t pick on your body language and what you want in the moment.
So when a dog guy shows he’s capable of being attentive and responsive, you know there’s some serious potential there.
Dog Guys Are Daddy Coded
Getting a dog is a decision I didn’t make lightly. Before getting Watson, I did a ton of research to make sure I knew what I was doing and what I was getting myself into.
That’s how my TikTok feed became full of cute ladies who post dog training videos.
And I’m thankful for that, because they’re incredibly informative, super helpful, and answer tons of questions I didn’t even know I had.
It just so happens to be low-key sexy, too.
The way these women can make their massive, imposing dogs obey them with simple commands and gestures makes them seem so assertive and in control, which is a hot look.
That helped me realize why dog guys can really do it for me - and for so many other people.
When a guy is with his dog, you get to see him be affectionate and playful. But he’ll also be firm and gently dominant when he needs to be.
Basically, he’ll be a daddy. And as someone with a serious daddy kink, that really gets my attention.
Because that’s precisely how I want to be treated.
I’m sexually submissive, but I’m not a pushover. What turns me on isn’t submitting - it’s more like being with someone who makes me feel submissive.
Someone who can earn my trust by being sweet, tender, and caring. Someone who meets my emotional needs and makes me feel safe.
Someone who inspires me to be obedient instead of bossing me around. So when they tell me what to do in bed, I can do it enthusiastically. And when they tie me up and use me, it makes me want to beg for more.
That takes confidence, the right attitude, and a very giving personality. It’s not something every guy can pull off. But dog guys can - every one of them has the potential to be a really good daddy dom.
And it really doesn’t get any hotter than that.
One Big Sexy Green Flag
I’m going to fawn over most dogs. I can’t really help that.
But I’m not going to fawn over every dude with a dog.
Because everything I wrote here only applies to dog guys - not guys with dogs.
That’s an important distinction, because just having a dog isn’t enough to make anyone more attractive.
Guys with reactive or disobedient dogs are honestly a turnoff. You can be kind of forgiving if he’s got a bratty puppy, because that’s just a puppy being a puppy. But a full-grown dog who doesn’t know how to act is kind of a red flag, because that means it hasn’t been trained or handled properly.
Same with guys who just leave their dogs tied out in the backyard all day. That doesn’t inspire any attraction.
And forget about guys who are mean to their dogs. Nothing will dry you up quicker than that.
So yeah, guys with dogs don’t really do much for me - or anyone else, really.
But a proper dog guy, that’s a whole different story. Those dog dads can totally get it.
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