Pet or Partner? Why Your Partner’s Fur Baby May Put Your Relationship in the Doghouse
In a catfight for your partner’s affections, the dog will usually win
If you’re in a relationship with a dog lover and you think the pooch gets more of their love than you do, chances are, you’re probably right.
In fact, in a survey of 2,000 people in Britain, about 30 percent admitted they would choose their dog over their partner if they had to, and 40 percent said they are more affectionate toward their beloved pooch than they are toward their partner. Another survey of 3,500 dog owners, which was conducted by the dog-walking service Wag!, found the majority of respondents admit that not liking their pet is a complete turnoff and 86 percent of them will end a relationship with someone who doesn’t like their dog.
“It comes as no surprise that dog parents place a premium on their dogs’ opinions of other humans and that this plays a deciding factor in their love lives.”
And if you’re not in a relationship with a dog lover yet, you may not fare much better unless you work as hard to impress the canine as you do the potential love interest. That’s because 38 percent of people…
