It's a known fact: everyone loves dogs. Even if you're not a dog person, you know deep down that you love to see these adorable little creatures walking through the park or playing fetch on your neighbor's lawn, and you especially love to see them online, where we have endless jokes about them. If you're someone who has to pet every dog you see, chances are your Instagram explore page is full of them too.

Dog people know exactly what ears to scratch and which bellies to rub. It's hard to grow tired of seeing man's best friend everywhere, especially when the online community gives you such great pet-related content you can't help but adore. Every day, there's more of it to enjoy, and today, we've picked the best of the best for all you dog people to smile at. Here are 18 wholesome dog memes to enjoy instead of going to the dog park.