Redditors Share Heartwarming Moments When Their Dogs Supported Them Emotionally More Than Humans Ever Could

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Jan 25, 2023 6:00 PM EST

Hey friends. Us doggo lovers, we understand the importance of doggos in our lives. They are our best friends, our biggest support systems, and our most reliable cuddle buddies. They seem to always be able to read our moods, and adjust their behavior accordingly. Today we're talking about those heart-warming moments when dogs were able to support their humans emotionally more than their human friends ever could. 

The Redditors featured in this delightful listicle talk about how lovely their doggos behaved when they were in need of emotional support and it really reminded us of why these canine creatures are called man's best friend. They are there for us through thick and thin. Even though it is us, the humans, who support them, the doggos, financially and in the care that we take of them, we truly feel as though the relationship is mutually beneficial. Just as we take care of our doggos, they take care of us in return. Enjoy this delightful compilation of heartwarming moments where dogs emotionally supported their humans! 

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  • 01
    Font - r/dogs. Posted by u/CourtStock90 8 days ago Does anyone else's dog rush to console them if they notice you crying?
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    Font - Hi there. Just curious about this. If my dog hears me sniffling or if he here's me even slightly gasp because I'm crying, his head will shoot up and he rushes over to me. He looks at me in the eyes with such seriousness and starts licking me uncontrollably. Like his job is to make sure every tear is off my face. And then he lays with me.
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    Font - At first I thought he just likes my salty tears. But that doesn't explain why he rushes to me when he hears me upset. Regardless my dog doing this for me instantly makes me feel better. And then I wonder what the hell am I going to do when I'm crying because he is gone. He won't be there. It's just so devastating to think about.
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    Font - JoCalvinator 8 days ago My dog, Sadie, frequently looks at me with what appears to be concern when I'm crying and most times wants to lick my face. After my daughter died I was sobbing my heart out on the couch when Sadie jumped off the ottoman and onto the couch where she curled herself around me. Edit to add Sadie now has cancer and I, too, am wondering how I will get on without her.
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    Font - xsullivanx 8 days ago My girl did that. Even on her last day, where I knew I had to make that decision nobody wants to make. She couldn't get up at all, but heard me crying in the other room. My dad was sitting by her and said she was whining and straining toward the room I was in because she wanted to come comfort me. I miss her a lot. We don't deserve pets.
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    Font - well-ddaeng Bear - Min Pin (RIP 7 days ago I had a very similar experience with my boy, Bear. We were at the vet and I started crying because this was it, and even though he was sick and old he still crawled into my lap to lick the tears away. Nothing else mattered but the comfort of his best friend. They truly are the most loyal and loving creatures out there
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    Font - sebacicacid 8 days ago . wild brown poodle Lucky you. Mine judges me, looks away and goes to sleep.
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    Human body - [deleted] 8 days ago My golden used to bring me a sock or a tennis ball and lay her head on me and just watch me and give me kisses. She was a good girl, I miss her a lot.
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    Font - Lurker100015 - 8 days ago My dog does, I've never had it happen with a dog. But I was feeling down one day and started crying, I heard him scramble to get to me and he laid down putting all his body weight down on my chest with his face on mine. I picked up my sister I from school when she had a hard day and was crying. He did the same thing to her! If I could train him not to jump on people, he'd be a great service dog.
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    Font - ALancreWitch - 8 days ago I have two spaniels and they both do this. My older boy just wants to give kisses and make sure I'm okay and my younger one will lay by me and push in to me so I can cry and cuddle him. I've never trained them to do it, they just do it instinctively. My younger spaniel also tries to cheer my 1 year old (human) baby up if he's crying and my older boy will come get me if he thinks I haven't heard the baby crying. Also, I'm a vet nurse. I had a weekend from hell and
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    Rectangle - AFloatingLantern · 7 days ago My dog bails on me if I am crying. He's like "alright man you get all that sorted out, I'm gonna go sit somewhere else for a bit. Let me know when you're composed" Love that little dickhead
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    Font - Luffythe Border Collie 8 days ago Yes, my dogs will insert their long snoot right into your face in the most concerned and invasive way possible. They do this rapid sniffing thing, and try to be extra wormy and cute. It reminds me a lot of a kid panicking because another kid is crying - so they clown around to get the crying kid to cheer up lol. If you keep crying they will force themselves into your lap and roll around some more to try to distract you. They are sweet things. In contrast,
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    Font - PurpleVein99. 8 days ago Yes. We had a gorgeous lab mix, enormous boy, who was very definitely my husband's dog. I mean, he loved us all, but he especially loved my husband. Still, the moment my husband and I had a fight, he would come to me, his large body resting heavily against my legs. He would rest his large head in my lap and look at me steadily, quietly letting me know he was there for me. He wouldn't even react if my husband called to him. He'd stay with me. It was so sweet and ki
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    Font - poppetshit 8 days ago All of my dogs have been my primary source of emotional support. In addition to licking tears, I was trying to train my current dog to apply pressure when my anxiety spikes... unfortunately she now jumps up on anyone anytime they raise their voice so now I kinda have to work on discouraging that. She takes her job too seriously lol. Literally if anyone starts speaking with any slight enthusiasm she jumps up on us to say "CHILL OUT"
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    Font - hcxbx 8 days ago edited 8 days ago Yes! My cocker and my two Romanian rescues do this. They push my hands out of the way if they're in my face, I suffer with MH problems, bpd and PTSD, and they comfort me every time. I also have panic attacks and they do the same. One of my Romie girls will hear me even if I am extremely quiet and rush to my aid, licking my face and eyes and my cocker brings me his favourite toy. I trained my cocker a bit when he was younger, but I have no training on how
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