Dog Owners Believe That They Can Read Their Minds

A new poll finds:

• 74% of dog owners insist they can read their dog's mind, and understand what they want at any given time.
• 71% insist their dogs also understand them.
• The average dog owner says it took about six months for them to make such a bond, doing it by:
  • Playing ball/fetch (50%)
  • Taking them on walks (48%)
• Dogs and their owners are so in tune with one another that 70% of owners say they have the same personalities.

So, what are some of the most common dog personalities? They include:

• “The Guardian,” protective, imposing, attached.
• “The Family Dog,” easy to get along with, great with children, gentle.
• “The Class Clown,” goofy, entertaining, clumsy.
• The Dedicated Worker” reliable, obedient, high-energy.
• “The WatchDog,” vigilant, alert, barks a lot.
• “The Independent Thinker,” intelligent, inquisitive, likes to do things on their own.
• “Social Butterfly,” high-energy, loves attention, outgoing.
• And regardless of the personality type, most dog owners describe their pets in the most positive ways.
• Top descriptions include:
  • Loving (35%)
  • Playful (33%)
  • Intelligent (32%)
  • Loyal (32%)
  • Protective (31%)
  • Gentle (30%)
  • Affectionate (30%)
  • Obedient (29%)
  • Brave (29%)
  • High-energy (29%)