15 Types of Dog Owners You Meet at the Dog Park

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Whichever mom you come across at the playground, expect to find the doggy-parent equivalent at the dog park. The more time you spend in one, the more you'll observe how pet parents behave similarly to those with children. You'll have the owners who chat about how big Bobby the Corgi has gotten to how much of a bully Thor the Great Dane is, and oh, if new pup Austin has had all his shots. And just like the parents you meet, the owners (and their dogs) you meet all have different personalities. Read on for the 15 types of dog owners you'll always encounter at least once during your park outing.

01

The Owner With the Cutest Puppy Anyone's Ever Seen

Even if you have a dog, you can't help but get serious puppy fever again.

02

The Owner Who Has the Same Breed of Dog as You Do

TWINS!!

03

The Owner Who Just Moved Into the Neighborhood With His Pup

And is trying to get in with the group.

04

The Owner Who Doesn't Pick Up Her Dog's Poo

We see you.

05

The Owner Who Hasn't Looked Up From Her iPhone

Texting > Dog?

06

The Owner Who Offers Free Dog-Training Advice to Anyone Who Will Listen

Just call her the Cesar Millan of the group.

07

The Owner Who Is Afraid to Let Her Dog Off Leash

So the dog is just running around in the same spot, trying to chase your dog. Awkward.

08

The "I'm So Sorry!" Owner

She apologizes for everything her dog does.

09

The Owner Who's Pulling Double Duty: She Brought Her Baby and Dog to the Park

Bless this woman.

10

The Fit Owner Who Has a Dog That's Also Fit AF

Those who work out together, stay together.

11

The Owner Whose Dog Is Constantly Barking at Other Dogs and People

*Sigh*

12

The Owner Who Can't Stop Shouting His Dog's Name

Soooo, has anyone seen Bobby?

13

The Owner Who Is Always Breaking Up a Dog Fight

And her dog probably started it too.

14

The Owner Who's Too Busy Jogging With His Dog to Chitchat

Later, guys.

15

The Owner With the Dog Who Refuses to Leave the Park

Time to bring out the weapon: treats.

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