Seeking a science-based understanding of how dogs see their person, Lydia Patrick shares what she learned about dog parent paradigms.
Source: Newsweek, June 8, 2025. Link.
Dogs don’t truly recognize humans as a maternal figure in a biological or identity-based sense … but they often see humans as a source of safety and security; the way kids see their moms.” – Jennifer Sperry, DVM
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Related: Four worn out, unwelcome words or phrases in vet med, AHD Archives, September 9, 2025. Link. “The sentiment behind pet parent normalizes the idea that pets are not property.” – Wendy Hauser, DVM