10 reasons your dog needs love too this Valentine’s Day

3 February 2016

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and no matter how you're spending it this year, it's a time to show your nearest and dearest that you love, care and think about them - including your beloved pet pooch - which is why the team at Barking Heads, the premium dog food brand, have launched 'Love Hugs' a special, handmade strawberries and cream flavoured treat.

It loves who you are without judgement

Here are 10 reasons why your dog deserves some TLC this Valentine's Day:

Your dog loves you for who you are, no judgements made

Your dog doesn't care what you wake up looking like in the morning, doesn't mind what you wear or what you do. As long as you are there to look after it, feed it, take it for walks and cuddle it - your dog will love you endlessly, no matter what!

They are always empathetic

Your dog has a great perception of how you are feeling, it knows when you're sad and will come over for a cuddle, it knows when your stressed and will beg you to step outside for some fresh air. Your dog responds well to your moods and is always there when you're in need.

They are always happy to see you when you get home

After a long working day, there's no better feeling than being greeted by the wagging tail of an excited pooch who has been anxiously awaiting your return. Whether you've had a great day or a bad day being greeted at the door by a happy face is only ever a good thing.

They are 100% loyal

Your dog will always remain loyal to you, dogs know who their owners are and although they are excited to meet everyone new and anyone who wants to say hello, your dog will always stand by you.

Man, woman and child's best friend

Whether you live alone, with a partner, or with a little or large family - and whether you have a small group of friends or a big crowd - your dog is guaranteed to love them all! There's a reason that dogs are called man's best friend and they won't judge who you choose to mix with.

A massive part of the family

As you would want to treat your partner or entire family on Valentine's Day, it's a special day to show those who are close to you that you care. Your dog is as much a part of your family as anyone else, no matter how big or small, and they deserve a little recognition on this special day too.

They love you unconditionally

Your dog loves you for being you - it doesn't mind what you have got up to in the past, what your job is, how you look or dress, how emotional you are. Your pooch just cares that you love it back as much as it loves you.

It won't leave the toilet seat up

There are some niggles that our partners, housemates and families may always make us face and this is one of the biggest bug bears. Your pooch does not need to use the human toilet and will not, therefore, leave the seat up. That's one less thing to moan about.

It won't argue back

Unlike partners, relatives, teens or little ones - your pup will not argue back with you. If it does something that it perhaps shouldn't have, it will quietly sulk for a few minutes before coming back to you with the cutest, sullen look on its face and then you know you just can't stay mad for long.

They are always happy

As long as you look after them, a dog is always happy! They have a naturally sunny disposition and you just can't help but want to smile, play and cuddle them when you see them.

Barking Heads Love Hugs