If dogs could talk -- which, let’s face it, would be awesome -- we think they’d have some explaining to do. After all, most dogs make some pretty major messes from time to time. What do you think they would have to say for themselves? We partnered with Clorox and searched out some epic messes. Find out what happened when we questioned the dogs behind the disasters, and take our poll at the end of the article to vote for your favorite messy pooch.
1. Caught In The Act
Image: Sammy Carter
“If you turn off the lights, no one will see it.” -Felix
2. Search And Destroy
Image: Hana Kim and Pack
“I was trying to declutter. Step one is to assess what you have. I don’t know what step two is.” -Pancakes
3. Dirt Devil
Image: Nicole O'Grady
“I guess I just don’t have a green thumb. Or any thumbs.” -Charlie
4. Cone Head
Image: Allan Shifman
“You told me not to bite the bandage. You never said a word about the couch.” -Lainey
5. Oh Hay!
Image: Laura Vitty
“I would have preferred confetti. But -- oh well -- surprise!” -Noah
6. New Boots
Image: Diana at Sammie the Samoyed
“What makes you think I played in mud?” -Sammie
7. No Biggie
Image: Laura Vitty
“Relax. Relax. I’ll go get the broom.” -Woolfie
8. Puff Doggie
Image: Collin Reese
“Strange weather we’re having.” -Sandy
9. My Rights
Image: Alison Raitt and Pack
“I’d like to speak to an attorney.” -Jasper Lily
10. Sleeping Poochie
Image: Michelle Boykins
“What happened? I was asleep.” -Holly Berry
11. Hit And Run
Image: Sarah McKinnon and Pack
“I tried to get his license plate number.” -Ranger
12. Hairy Trotter
Image: Cayla Edwards and Pack
“If you have the receipt, I think we can still return it.” -Huckleberry Finn
13. Kitchen Vandal
Image: Marlyn Jimenez
“You know what? Why don’t we just go out for dinner?” -Richard
14. You Shouldn’t Have
Image: Cristina Robinson and Pack
“Sure, I saw the name tags. But -- come on -- I can’t read.” -Mr. Big
15. Hide Out
Image: Alice Walter and Pack
“Why I am hiding? I guess you haven't seen what I did to the other grocery bags yet.” -Walter
You can depend on Clorox cleaning products to tackle messy moments in your home, whether they’ve been made by man or man’s best friend.