Once upon a morning... a great love was born.
An owner and her dog took a silent stroll at dawn.
The dog, tongue extended, bounded down the street.
But shuddered to a halt when he reached his owner's feet.
Mystified, heart pounding, he was suddenly aware,
The smell and sight of her feet had made him start to care.
Her heels quick'd his heart in unconventional attraction,
He hoped his owner was un-phased by his odd reaction.
He signed with revelation - sunrise peeping up the street -
This is what it feels like... when true lovers meet.
Let yourself be taken on a journey through fact, fads and fiction. The pooch above isn’t alone in loving his owner’s tootsies. Dogs love feet. Below, we’ll explore why, creating relevant custom dog socks to celebrate this fact.
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3 Reasons Why Dogs Love Your Feet
- Unless particularly independent in breed or personality, most dogs learn to rely on their owners for security, affection and care. Wild dog breeds also live and travel in packs, sleeping closely together for protection and warmth. Laying at an owner’s feet can be a sign of submission. It is a signal that you, as their owner, are the leader of their pack.
- This behaviour can also indicate the assumption of a protective role. Your fur-baby is guarding you in case of danger, even in the presence of other dogs! If your dog’s bottom is on you, they better watch out! Your dog belongs to you. But you also belong to your dog.
- Dogs are also known to display the secure base effect. This means that on a deeper level, being by your feet reassures them about their place in your life. At your heels, they know your whereabouts: when you move your feet, they can be the first to follow.
Surely there’s no better reason to plaster your dog’s face on your socks? Honour that loyalty! Even when your dog isn’t there, they can remain right by your feet.
Why Your Dog Mimics Your Mood
When they’re sitting, looking at you, dogs are actually studying you. Seriously!
“Scientists have demonstrated… that man’s best friend can actually recognize emotions in humans”.
Studies show that dogs can match a person’s mood better than their spouse: when you’re stressed, your dogs feel it too. You’ve probably seen clips of dogs crying over their deceased owner’s grave. But look at it on a smaller scale. If you’re sad, it will affect your pooch: petting him will give immediate comfort to you both.
Make a pair of custom dog socks to remind you to think about the affect of your emotions on your dog. They’re part of your life, but you’re their whole life.
My Owner Was Promoted And Bought Me Chicken Nuggets” Dog
Fur-Baby Fads
Dog Days of the Week
You love your dog. So much, in fact, that you want them by your feet 24/7, without fail.
We already know they mimic your emotions. It’s therefore reasonable to assume that the ups and downs you feel as the week unfolds will also be emotional waves for your puppy.
You may not be able to take your pooch to work or school, but we have a solution. Get dog socks for every day of the week! How they look each day is how you both feel (thanks to hoo-mum/dad). When you’re bored on Tuesday, at least you know your fur baby is there, supporting you through it.
We’ve laid out an example for you:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
(NB. This is also a fantastic gift idea.)
Dogs That Look Like Their Owners
Speaking of how dogs look… did you know that this very topic broke the internet recently? I’m referring to a recent online fad: people have concluded that a lot of dogs look exactly like their owners.
To celebrate this revelation, we’ve had another custom dog sock idea: print your face on one sock and print your dog’s face on the other. Or… print both of your faces on both of the socks! If your pup looks like you, you need to celebrate it!
Paw-some Custom Dog Socks
By now, I’m hoping I’ve convinced / reminded you of the fact that canines are crucial to human happiness. You know your dog (or dog-to-be) loves your feet, and you love your pooch. So do it now. Click the banner below to conclude this beautiful courtship: the marriage of your feet and your dog in a pair of paw-fect socks….
