https://www.reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/comments/1i69evx/do_our_dogs_give_us_pet_names/
created by lion_vs_tuna on 21/01/2025 at 03:28 UTC
20 upvotes, 20 top-level comments (showing 20)
Ever wonder if our dogs have secret names for us? Like, instead of "Mom" or "Dad," we’re just "The Treat Dispenser" or "The One Who Won’t Share Their Food" in their heads. What do you think your dog calls you?
Comment by BrainsAdmirer at 21/01/2025 at 03:59 UTC
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I am obviously that woman who cuts the treats in half and calls it two treats.
I expect a lawsuit over it any day now.
Comment by Radmode7 at 21/01/2025 at 03:33 UTC
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“Furface”. And my wife is “Treatsy.”
Comment by GalaxyPowderedCat at 21/01/2025 at 03:57 UTC
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I always like to think that my cat calls me "that annoying bitch", lol
Comment by SoftHungry9110 at 21/01/2025 at 03:35 UTC
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Of course! I'm "food kiss lady" and my husband is "leash toy guy."
Comment by Bluefairie at 21/01/2025 at 04:27 UTC
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I’m probably “that bitch that doesn’t let me get away with everything but I love her like crazy anyway”
and my mom is “suckaaaaa” 😂
Comment by catfromthepaw at 21/01/2025 at 04:10 UTC
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I am the Food Goddess and Human Pillow.
Comment by ladylemondrop209 at 21/01/2025 at 04:24 UTC
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I'm pretty sure my dogs know my (and others of the household’s) names or "call names".
For example, when I was a kid, if a parent calls/says my name, the dogs would look to me as opposed to my siblings.... If I say "dad", they'll look at him.
Do they otherwise have some name in their heads they call me.. If they do, probably just "the best human!"
Comment by LateStageAlienation at 21/01/2025 at 04:27 UTC
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This week, my dog definitely thinks I'm 'the party-pooper.' "Why can't we go for a walk?" (Because it's -5°F/-20°C. outside.) "Why are you home and scaring me with a vacuum?" (Because it's a holiday and I gotta clean.) 🐶
Comment by JaxonMerrick215 at 21/01/2025 at 04:42 UTC
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LOL, 100% my dog probably just thinks of me as "The Walking Snack Machine." Like, I’m sure my name is just a formality for her when I’m holding the good stuff. 😂😂
Comment by DazeyDookie at 21/01/2025 at 05:18 UTC
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Hi, I'm Food Lady/Poop Thief
Comment by loreshdw at 21/01/2025 at 05:51 UTC
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We say our dog named my husband "The Bearded Protector". I'm her favorite, unless she is scared. Thunder or fireworks are a run-to-daddy problem.
Comment by tarac73 at 21/01/2025 at 03:49 UTC
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The kids and I were just talking about this over the weekend ... they absolutely have names for us LOL!
Comment by ididreadittoo at 21/01/2025 at 05:02 UTC
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"You who will give me some of what you're eating" "You who never listen"
Comment by realitygroupie at 21/01/2025 at 06:02 UTC
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Sugar Tits, because my dog always finds interesting food smells on my chest.
Comment by beesinpyjamas at 21/01/2025 at 07:04 UTC
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our dog (border collie) seems capable enough at differentiating human names, if we say "where's [name]" he'll go run through the house to where he thinks they are, or just get annoyed at us if he knows for a fact they're not here
Comment by Karen125 at 21/01/2025 at 07:26 UTC
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My mom is the "String Cheese Dispenser "
Comment by Pluto-Wolf at 21/01/2025 at 08:37 UTC
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not my dog, but my cat absolutely thinks i’m a psycho who likes to smother him
technically he’s right, but i’m smothering him with love & affection, so it’s okay.
Comment by Sabotaber at 21/01/2025 at 08:45 UTC
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I can tell my cat is still experimenting to figure out which meow gets me to do her bidding every time.
Comment by Busy-Dress9463 at 21/01/2025 at 09:14 UTC
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"Butler" or "Cleaner" "Fast food delivery driver" "Poop scooper"
Comment by silysloth at 21/01/2025 at 03:39 UTC
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Why would you think dogs think with language?
Like all animals are out there with an english speaking internal monolog? Not all humans even have an internal monolog.