Move past the slogan
Ask whether dogs are allowed on furniture, how holidays work, what happens during long workdays and how much exercise the household expects.
Talk about responsibility
Who walks in rain? Who pays an emergency veterinary bill? What happens when the dog is old, incontinent or unable to travel?
Include boundaries
Loving dogs does not require identical habits. Two people can negotiate bedrooms, feeding, training and personal space when both remain respectful.
Look for genuine understanding
The strongest signal is not enthusiasm alone. It is curiosity about the individual dog and willingness to live responsibly alongside them.
Bailey’s Tip: Good dog-aware dating protects the dignity and comfort of the person, the dog and everybody else sharing the space.