Dogs and their owners share a special bond that goes beyond simple companionship. From daily walks to moments of play and rest together, these pets often become a reflection of those who care for them. Sometimes even It seems that the personality traits and habits of humans are reflected in their dogscreating a very close relationship between the two.
This study by Darwin’s Natural Pet Products in collaboration with Talker Research was conducted through a survey of 2,000 dog owners, and according to the results, eight out of ten feel they are dedicated to their dogs. also74% of them believe that there are many similarities between themselves and their petsTherefore, the emotional connection is greater.
According to this research, the personality traits of their owners It affects your dogs behavior in some way. For this reason, participants were asked whether they considered themselves more introverted or extroverted. In fact, 82% of people who rated themselves as extrovert said so This was a common trait in his dog’s personality.compared to 32% of introverted dog owners who claimed to have an extroverted dog who was different from them.
On the other side of the coin and to a lesser extent, 62% of introverts share this trait with their pets, while 16% of those who consider themselves extroverts said that their puppy is the opposite and has an introverted personality. This association was also reflected in the fact that more than Half of those surveyed described their dog as their best friend.
So much so that Gary Tashjian, founder and CEO of Darwin, expressed that “it’s funny how often their personalities match” and states that This bond is “surprisingly personal and universal.”Which in many cases directly affects the behavior of the pet to the point of generating some similarities between the two.