When dogs get jealous!

When Dogs Get Jealous! 🐶😤💔

Let me tell you something about dogs: they love hard—and they get jealous even harder.

In our house, we’ve got two Golden Retrievers: Teddy, the older “mature” one (a.k.a. the drama king), and Roo, the playful baby of the family. Usually, they’re best friends… until one of them thinks they’re not getting enough attention.

Last week, I was sitting on the couch with Roo curled up beside me. She had just learned a new trick, so naturally, she was basking in praise, treats, and about 50,000 “good girl!”s. Teddy watched from across the room, silently… judging.

At first, he pretended not to care. But then the theatrics began.

Stage 1: The Sighing.
Loud, dramatic, over-the-top sighs from Teddy’s corner, like he was starring in a soap opera.

Stage 2: The Toy Parade.
He brought over every toy he could find—ball, squeaky duck, even the limp old teddy bear from when he was a puppy—and dropped them at my feet, one by one, staring at me like, “Remember me? The original good dog?”

Stage 3: The Ultimate Jealous Move…
Teddy jumped between Roo and me, sat down like a brick wall, and nudged my arm until I scratched behind his ears. Roo gave him a look like, “Seriously, bro?” and Teddy just smirked, soaking in the attention like he just won the love Olympics.

Of course, I ended up with one dog on each side, both trying to out-snuggle the other like it was a cuddle competition. The only winner? Me—with double the fluff, kisses, and chaos.

Dogs getting jealous is real. And in our home, it’s not just about attention—it’s about being your number one fan… and making sure you never forget it.