“They grow up so fast” is a phrase dog owners use almost as often as “Who’s a good girl?” or “Stop eating that!”
The photos are so cute and they come with an endearing underlying message — cherish the time together — so we thought you’d like to see them too, dear pandas.
Continue scrolling to check out the images, and don’t miss the chat we had withPAWS, a non-profit that helps dogs, cats, and wild animals.
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To gain a better understanding of these transitions, we got in touch withPAWS, an animal welfare nonprofit based in Lynnwood, Washington, dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating the community to inspire compassionate action.“Physical maturity in dogs occurs in one to two years; however, emotional maturity can take longer,” Rachel Bird, the Shelter Manager at the organization, toldBored Panda.“There is variance depending on size, breed, and socialization. Small breeds will generally mature quicker than larger breeds.”
To gain a better understanding of these transitions, we got in touch withPAWS, an animal welfare nonprofit based in Lynnwood, Washington, dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned and injured wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless cats and dogs, and educating the community to inspire compassionate action.
“Physical maturity in dogs occurs in one to two years; however, emotional maturity can take longer,” Rachel Bird, the Shelter Manager at the organization, toldBored Panda.
“There is variance depending on size, breed, and socialization. Small breeds will generally mature quicker than larger breeds.”
The findings showed that a fifth of respondents reported their dog had eight or more behavioral problems at that age, such as pulling on the leash, clinginess, or aggression, while 33% said training their dog was harder than they expected —something that was more common among first-time owners.
The authors of the study said a key problem was that many people did not do enough research and were unaware of the level of responsibility involved in training their dog.They went in with high hopes, but when they realized that raising a well-rounded dog wasn’t just a walk in the park, they began struggling and often projected their thoughts and feelings onto their pets, rather than addressing the issues.
The authors of the study said a key problem was that many people did not do enough research and were unaware of the level of responsibility involved in training their dog.
They went in with high hopes, but when they realized that raising a well-rounded dog wasn’t just a walk in the park, they began struggling and often projected their thoughts and feelings onto their pets, rather than addressing the issues.
“Socializing a puppy with people and other animals is the most important factor in raising a happy dog,” Rachel Bird explained to us.
However, if people manage to look after their dog, they can also start teaching their kids about the benefits of having a pet. Writing in the journalNature, scholars from the University of Western Australiasaidthey analyzed data from 1,646 households over three years—specifically those with children aged 2 to 5—and found that pre-schoolers with family dogs were less likely to have conduct or peer problems, and had a lower overall difficulty score than those from non-dog-owning families, after adjusting for socio-demographic factors as well as child screen time and sleep patterns.
Also, things do get easier with time. Not just because you gain experience as an owner, but also because “adult dogs tend to be calmer and need less exercise,” Rachel Bird said.“They are better at listening and following routines, and can usually stay home alone longer successfully. They are likewise much better at communicating when they need to go outside.”
Also, things do get easier with time. Not just because you gain experience as an owner, but also because “adult dogs tend to be calmer and need less exercise,” Rachel Bird said.
“They are better at listening and following routines, and can usually stay home alone longer successfully. They are likewise much better at communicating when they need to go outside.”
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Justinas Keturka
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