Your dog is that one companion in your life that will give you his heart without a second thought. He will stand by your side as others leave and betray you. He is that best friend we all need and require in our lives, whom we could never live without. It goes without saying that he means as much to you as you mean to him. There is a reason no words need to be said between the two of you, for it all goes without saying the love and affection you share.

1. Your dog appreciates you

With the busy lives we all live today, people often forget to thank each other and show appreciation for one another. However, your dog never forgets to show his appreciation. Why else would he wag his tail every time you feed him or come kiss your face when you get home?

2. To your dog you are the best

When you're with your dog you don't have to pretend to be anyone else. They will love you for who you are. They don't care if you are a plumber or an accountant or even a circus clown, they will still love you just the same. But maybe try not to be a dog catcher—then there may be problems.

3. Your dog is always excited to see you

Even if you have been inside all day long, your dog will still be excited just to be with you. Because as the last point mentioned, your dog thinks you are the best.

4. Your dog always misses you

You can step out of the house for less than a minute, but the second you step back inside the house your dog is the first one to come running to the door showering you with kisses. He can't believe you left him inside—just waiting for you for countless seconds was torture! No one else misses you like this; if only they did!

5. Your dog loves going on adventures with you

Whether you are walking through the neighborhood together or driving in town as your dog is sticking his head out the window his tongue out, he loves to go places with you. Unless he is going to the vet—then you might as well be giving him a bath, because it's impossible to get your dog in the car then.

6. He will never leave you

Why would he ever want to leave you? I mean, you are a walking treat machine. You give him the best belly rubs of all time. Plus, you buy him toys. He is always staying right beside you.

7. Your dog understands the perfect balance between sleep and play

An hour of playing with his stuffed hedgehog, then a 22-hour nap followed by a two-hour meal. That sounds like a hard life to me.

8. Unconditional puppy love

Who else will love you the way your dog does? When it comes down to it, dogs are really man's best friend.