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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Force Our Kid to Live With the Source of Her Terror. No Way.

A child's comfort and fear of dogs should be prioritized over the desire to own a pet.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says people who treat their dogs like children aren't substituting the dog for human connection - they've found a relationship in which the attachment system can operate without the self-protective interference that human relationships almost always trigger, and the love that results is not lesser for its safety, it is simply the version of love that the person is most fully capable of giving without the armor on - Silicon Canals

People treating dogs like children are not compensating for something missing; they are experiencing a profound understanding of love and attachment.
Pets
fromCurbed
1 month ago

Can I Shame My Neighbor Into Cleaning Up After His Dog?

Public shaming may not be the best solution for neighbors who fail to clean up after their dogs.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When he turned two we had party hats and cake': how dogs became the new babies

Couples are increasingly choosing dogs over children, leading to a rise in pet ownership amid declining birth rates.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Positive Paw Report

Dog ownership has increased dramatically in many western countries. For example, in the UK there has been an increase from around 8.3 million in 2011 to 13.5 million in 2025. That means that approximately 29% of UK adults own a dog! At least partially this increasing trend of owning a dog is linked to millennials being more likely to have children later in life.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

You love your dog too much. Blame the broken American Dream and loss of purpose since the pandemic | Fortune

Dog ownership has grown into a social phenomenon reflecting societal unhappiness and eroding human social life, with pets often replacing more satisfying human relationships.
Pets
fromDoggodigest
2 months ago

Can You Really Balance a Dog With a Remote Work Life? - Doggodigest

Balancing remote work and dog ownership requires clear boundaries, consistent routines, scheduled breaks, and leveraging structure to meet both work and canine needs.
Pets
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Sometimes you rescue the dog, sometimes the dog rescues you

A hesitant adopter impulsively brings home a Chihuahua named Bailey whose quirks and personality quickly inspire commitment and affection.
Pets
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Why We're Treating Dogs like People and People like Dogs | The Walrus

Modern dog owners increasingly treat pets as children, adapting lifestyles and social lives around their animals' needs and preferences.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Having a dog can boost teenagers' mental health, say scientists

Adolescent dog ownership correlates with reduced social, thought, delinquent, and aggressive problems by age 14, potentially mediated by shared oral and gut microbes.
fromTime Out New York
6 months ago

New York was just ranked the worst state in America to have a dog and we have thoughts

Urban living can make pet ownership more challenging,
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New York City
fromAnimals Around The Globe
6 months ago

16 Things New Yorkers Should Consider Before Getting a Dog

Owning a dog in New York requires long-term commitment, choosing suitable breeds and sizes for apartments, and finding pet-friendly, no-fee housing acceptable to landlords.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Why I have had it with entitled dog owners | Arwa Mahdawi

Entitled dog owners frequently ignore etiquette—failing to control, clean up, or properly dispose of waste—prompting municipal measures like taxes and DNA testing.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

Sharing Your Life With a Dog: 5 Benefits

Dogs boost human well-being through companionship, routine, social connection, mood enhancement, and meaningful responsibility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

They ate my ex's furniture!': people on their drastic divorce decisions, from training huskies to getting plastic surgery

Chris owned two Siberian husky puppies after a breakup, hoping for companionship; however, the energetic Huskies proved too much for him, leading to chaotic experiences.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

The best dog-friendly patios to take your pup this summer

Los Angeles was ranked as the most popular city in the country for dog ownership, attributed to its great weather and ample green spaces.
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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Is Our Relationship to Dogs Friendship or Family?

Dogs are considered family members by many owners, reflecting deep emotional bonds.
Owners often rate their relationship with dogs as equal or superior to their human relationships.
fromMail Online
11 months ago

Musk's greatest fear realized as adults find replacement for babies

In the West, where fertility rates are collapsing, people are increasingly opting for dog ownership over children, viewing pets as less burdensome and more fulfilling.
Parenting
fromEarth911
11 months ago

Reduce Rover's CO2 Pawprint: 13 Fruits & Veggies Dogs Enjoy

Choosing a more ethically sourced commercial diet and supplementing it with fresh, homegrown veggies and fruits can go a long way in reducing your omnivorous dog's CO2 pawprint!
Pets
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
Relationships

Dog owners say bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner

Dog owners rate their bond with pets as more satisfying than with humans.
Study highlights unique emotional dynamics in owner-dog relationships.
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Tisch's war on lawless NYC e-bikers and more: Letters to the Editor - May 18, 2025

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch emphasizes the need for accountability among e-bike riders and suggests a new law for e-bike registration.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

90% of dog owners say pet's health as important or more important than their own

"Among the findings, 96% of dog owners are willing to pay more per meal to ensure their pet has the healthiest life possible, highlighting their devotion."
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fromThe Inspired Room
1 year ago

Favorite Housecleaning Tips + Tools (and how we got the white paint out of our new rug!) - The Inspired Room

Maintaining a clean home with pets requires practical solutions and effective tools.
Having a reliable carpet cleaner can save your furniture from accidents.
Addressing messes quickly prevents overwhelming clutter in the home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Mostly I like it when people pat my dog Roxie but a man with a goatee took it a step further | Ashe Davenport

I'm new to being a dog owner. I'm working out the boundaries of familiarity.
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Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 year ago

More people are choosing to have pets over children, study reveals

Dog ownership is linked to declining birth rates, indicating changing priorities among couples.
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