In the never-ending battle between cats and dogs, there’s one huge advantage that is guaranteed to put our canine friends in the lead.

After a long, hard day at work, our doggy pals never fail to lose their minds when we walk through the door, but honestly, can you blame them? I’d go crazy for any form of contact after spending most of the day home alone.

Whether they’re doing their happy dance or literally jumping for joy, there’s just something about seeing a dog get overly excited to be reunited with their owners that sends my heart aflutter. Here are some of my all-time favorite greetings that are sure to make your day.

1. “Put those bags down and let me love you!”

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2. “Hold me!”