Pacifying Pooches: When Dogs Go Full-On Baby Mode (21 pics)

John Summers • Contributor

May 23, 2023 2:00 PM EDT

Have you ever gazed into your dog's big, pleading eyes and thought, 'My, what a cute little baby!' Well, you're not alone. Sometimes our furry pals seem to channel their inner infant, and who can blame us for indulging them? So, if your pup has ever got its paws on a pacifier and looked cuter than a button, this listicle is right up your alley!

Our fur-babies have taken the phrase 'puppy dog eyes' to a whole new level, swapping bones for binkies in an adorable display of youthful spirit. They say every dog has its day, but for these pacifier-pampered pooches, it's more like 'every dog has its dummy.' Be it a French Bulldog with a fancy for a pacifier or a Golden Retriever gently gumming a dummy, these dogs are proof that sometimes, they're just oversized toddlers in a fur coat.

So get ready to embark on a joyous journey of puppy pacifier pandemonium. Just remember, pacifiers aren't actually safe for dogs to play with unsupervised. But as long as we're just playing dress-up, these photographs are guaranteed to melt your heart faster than a pup can shake its tail!

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Awww

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Meet the ultimate baby-faced contender in the doggy dummy department. With his fluffy white coat and an aqua pacifier perfectly placed, he is serving up cuteness on a level that's simply "paw-fficient."
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Ready for a nap

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Caught right on the cusp of doggy dreamland, this pacifier-popping pup is here to remind you that the hustle and bustle of life can sometimes be paused for a snoozle. With droopy eyes saying 'I'm ready for a nap', and a pacifier hinting at the desire to be forever young, this image is the ultimate tribute to living in the 'pawsent' moment.
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Adorable

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