A new survey conducted by the Talker Research finds that 84% of dog owners consider their dog as their own child. The survey also reveals other “pet rules” that show how much we love man’s best friend!
The survey, conducted by the Talker Research for the pet food brand, The Pets Table, had 2,000 dog parents participate in it between July 5 and July 9.
The survey sets the record straight for “pet rules” that dog parents and lovers alike have been debating.
Other than the fact that majority of the participants thinking of their pooch as their child, the survey also found that twice the number of respondents (41%) think of their dog before anyone else after a stressful day – and yes, more than their partner!
70% of fur parents also said it’s perfectly acceptable for dogs to be on the couch, while 67% said beds are not off-limits to their precious pooches.
While beds and couches are dog parent-approved, the dinner table is apparently where dog parents draw the line. As a matter of fact, 70% said they don’t want their dogs at the dinner table.
Ironically, while majority of dog parents consider their dogs as their children, 56% of them do not like the idea of using strollers for their dogs.
However, while strollers are a no-no, dog parents spoil their beloved “children” in other ways.
When 76% of dog parents think of their pup as the “main character” of their family, they’re bound to prioritize their pooches over anything else.
That’s why the survey also reveals that nearly half (48%) of the participants said they’d rather cut some of their own expenses than those of their dogs, particularly when it comes to going out, shopping, or traveling.
The respondents favorite way to spoil their dog is with premium dog food and treats (62%), birthday presents (40%), and clothes (21%).
Co-founder and chief marketing officer of The Pets Table, Dovas Zakas, said, “We believe that pets are part of the family and deserve to live life to the fullest.”
“While pet parenting styles may differ between families, finding that a majority of households think of their pets as children reinforces our core values of health, quality and happiness for our pups,” he continues.
You can find the full data of the survey here.
