California Woman Jokes Her Dachshund Is Dating Her Boyfriend, And Their Daily Routine Explains Why
When this California couple brought home a pandemic puppy, they didn’t expect him to pick favorites. Now, the girlfriend jokes she’s the third wheel in her own relationship.
A Pandemic Puppy
Like many people looking for companionship during the pandemic, this couple decided it was the perfect time to welcome a dog into their lives.
They brought home a sweet pup named Winston, and the connection was instantaneous.
The second they picked him up, Winston was already sniffing his new mom, leaving her with the biggest smile on her face.
It was the start of a beautiful friendship, but Winston’s personality was just beginning to shine through.
The Mischief Maker
Within just a couple of days of bringing him home, Winston started testing boundaries.
He quickly developed a habit of stealing slippers and chewing things up around the house.
The clever pup quickly realized that acting out was a guaranteed way to get his parents’ attention.
It didn’t take long for the couple to realize they needed to establish some rules.
The Designated ‘Bad Cop’
To keep Winston’s mischievous side in check, his mom had to step up as the disciplinarian.
She admits that she plays the role of the “bad cop” in the household.
When Winston misbehaves, she tells him no and keeps him away from his toy bin until he understands he can’t act out.
While she works on teaching him commands like ‘sit’ and ‘paw,’ her boyfriend Shane takes a very different approach.
Fun Dad Is Home
When Shane walks into the room, Winston’s entire demeanor changes.
His mom jokes that Winston is a “total bro” who gets incredibly excited when “fun Dad” is around.
The two of them spend their time playing video games and doing “whatever boys do.”
After their playtime, they love to take naps together, cementing their hilarious bond.
When Mom Leaves the Room
Winston knows exactly who lets him get away with his silly antics.
Whenever his mom leaves him alone with his dad, Winston takes it as an opportunity to do all the crazy things he can’t do when she’s watching.
He eagerly drags all of his toys out of the bin and starts ripping the stuffing out of them.
Instead of stopping him, Shane just thinks the whole routine is hilarious.
A Rough-and-Tumble Friendship
The dynamic between Winston and Shane is full of high energy.
When they play around, Shane gets a little bit extra rough with the energetic dog.
They love to just “bro out” together, creating a running joke in the house.
His mom often laughs that her dog thinks he’s dating her boyfriend, leaving her feeling like a third wheel.
Two Different Kinds of Love
Despite the hilarious ‘bro’ bond between Winston and Shane, his mom doesn’t get jealous.
She knows that Winston equally loves both of them, just in very different ways.
While he goes to his dad for protection and playtime, he seeks out his mom for something else entirely.
Whenever Winston is sick or needs comfort, he always chooses to sit with his mom for love, care, and nurturing.
