You probably have a good sense of your partner’s moods based on their behavior, but how well do you know your pet’s? Nearly a third of pet parents (28%) say they can immediately pick up on their dog’s moods, according to new research.
A survey of 2-thousand dog owners reveals what they understand about their furry friends:
- Pet parents know their dog is happy when they wag their tail (28%), jump on them (24%) or show affection with cuddles or kisses (23%).
- Owners also claim to know when their dog is sad if they stop eating (24%), have low energy (23%) or whine or cry (22%).
- A third of those surveyed say they’d be concerned within a day or two if their dog started acting differently.
- Respondents are used to some of their dog’s quirky behavior, including “does a twirl when she’s begging for house food” and “sneezes for treats.”
- The average dog has shown strange or abnormal behavior five times over the last year. Examples include one owner who said their dog was “constantly licking elbows,” another whose dog was “spinning around nonstop.”
- A lot of people see their dog as a member of the family and 81% of respondents say their dog’s wellness is just as important as their human child’s.
- Just over a third (35%) even give their dogs a “bedtime” or “lights out” time, with the most common time being 9p.m.
Source: SWNS Digital
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