A lot of us have probably had a time in our lives where we had to convince our parents to get us a puppy. Some of us succeeded, others — didn’t. There were all kinds of tactics — from doing chores, to constantly begging for a puppy, but they weren’t always very effective…

That is why Bright Side wants to offer a helping paw by providing you with 22 of the sweetest reasons to get a dog!

1. He is practically begging you to pet him. Who can resist?

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2. How puppies tell you that you’re no longer the most adorable one in the family:

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3. We doubt anyone needs more than 3 pictures to be convinced to get a puppy.

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4. The best kissing booth to ever exist!

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5. He graduated from the University of Good Boys

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6. Road trips with your best friend!

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7. The more rolls, the sweeter!

8. Before and after the photographer called him a handsome boy

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9. Photogenic is an understatement!

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10. Find someone who looks at you the way this dog looks at their owner.

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11. Dogs have the power to make every office amazing.

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12. Blu is so precious and needs to be protected at all costs.

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13. She wants you to join her, she claims there is enough space.

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14. The joy in his eyes knowing he finally has a home!

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15. It took us only 2 seconds to fall in love, how about you?

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16. One of the most adorable fluffballs we’ve seen in a while!

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17. Have you ever seen a cloud with a tongue before?!

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18. It doesn’t take much to make your pup happy!

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19. He’s in position and ready to receive a belly rub.

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20. This pup listens only 50% of the time, but he’s still a 100% good boy.

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21. This pup knows how to strike a pose.

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22. This dog’s curls are one of his many, many, many charms!

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Are you convinced yet? We know we are! Let’s not stop there though… Do you have a puppy? Share pictures with everyone else so they can have even more reasons to get a dog!