If you have a dog or are planning on getting one, there is an extra bit of good news waiting for you. Dogs help beat loneliness in more ways than licking your face and taking your evening run with you. They are also great at hunting up hookups. If there is one undeniable truth about women, it is that they love babies and animals. Even if they don’t want to take one home, they can’t pass up a cute furry face, neither human nor animal. Since getting a dog is a lot easier than getting a baby, we’ll show you some great ways to use your dog to find hookups.


 

Not All Potential Hookups Are Dog Lovers

One thing we have to realize right away is that not all women like dogs. Maybe she got bit by a dog when she was a kid or maybe she is allergic to dogs. It could be that she just has an aversion or fear of animals. Many people do. If this is the case in your current situation, there is still hope to be found. Place a dog treat on one side of the room and walk your dog directly across from it. When the woman you have your eye on approaches, send your dog for the treat, effectively tripping her up or stopping her right in front of you. This gives you the chance to apologize and start a conversation. Ask her out for a cup of coffee to make up for the inconvenience.
 

For the K-9 Lovers, Dogs Offer A Great Opening

For women who do like dogs it works as a great icebreaker. Just standing around, minding your own business with Fido by your side will bring women to you that nothing else would. Women of all ages will approach you and ask if they can pet your dog, how old he is and what his name is. It makes for a great time to work your magic. Be charming, personable and friendly. Ask for her number or offer to give her yours. Find out if she is on Facebook or Twitter and connect with her there. It also helps if you have taught him to do a few tricks. Balancing a coffee cup on his head, dancing and bowing are big winners. Use your dog’s charm to entrance the girl of your dreams and then move in for the kill.
 
There are tons of dating websites and community groups that focus only on people who love pets. Check out some of the websites and search for people near you. Some sites even make it possible to search based on pet preferences. Some communities have pet walks and singles pet-oriented activities. If yours doesn’t, start one. It is a great way to meet women who love dogs. Veterinary offices often ask for volunteers and seasonal help with events and fundraisers. Participating in those activities will put you in contact with lots of women who melt at the first whiff of puppy breathe.
 
Dogs also help by making you more confident. There have been recent surveys and research that says people who own dogs feel more confident approaching someone new if they have their dog with them. A study in France about how dogs assist social interaction followed a man as he approached 240 women and asked for their phone numbers with the same line, in the same manner. Alone, he received 1 out of every 10 phone numbers he requested. When he was with his dog he received 1 out of every 3 phone numbers he requested. The study also found that Labrador puppies brought the most attention and Rottweiler the least.

Guy’s With Dogs Appear More Responsible

Having a dog also makes you look more responsible than someone who doesn’t. Women see that you can take care of a dog and assume that you can take care of her. Responsibility is a lot sexier to most women than men realize. It is in a woman’s DNA to search out a mate that can provide for her financially, physically and emotionally. Being a responsible pet owner is a sign you might be that guy.

There are tons of ways to use your dog to your advantage in the dating world. Just remember to keep in mind that not all women like dogs and you may have to use an unconventional approach to get her attention. As long as it’s all in the name of love and no one gets hurt, Fido won’t mind lending a paw to help out his owner.