You can train a dog. Dogs are already in touch with their inner puppies. Gorgeous dogs don't know they're gorgeous. Dogs don't need therapy to undo their bad socialization. Dogs don't complain that you have cold feet.
Dogs never pretend to have their finances under control.
Dogs understand if some of their friends cannot come inside. Dogs think you are a culinary genius. You can house train a dog. Dogs don't correct your stories. Dogs don't mind if you do all the driving.