1. You learn a whole new meaning to responsibility, caring for a living thing
2. You are constantly alerted when someone enters your home
3. You get to listen to squeaky chew toys at all hours of the day
4. You room gets torn apart, pillows, blankets and clothes
5. You get to go on long walks in the cold and rain
6. Sharing a bed but having to compromise your own preferred sleep position to cater to the dogs wishes
7. You have someone that will always be there when you get home and happy to see you
8. You have someone that cries when you leave
9. You learn how to budget your money for doggy day care and dog products
10. You have a shadow that follows you constantly
11. You are constantly asked by strangers if they can pet your dog and take selfies with it and you have to be nice even when you could care less