We call them our “fur babies” and buy them Christmas stockings, but do they actually know we are their parents? Or do they just see us as tall, hairless vending machines that dispense kibble? It is a question every dog owner has asked while looking into those soulful puppy eyes.
Science says the bond is real. Research into canine cognition shows that dogs view their primary caregivers differently than they view anyone else. They don’t just love you; they rely on you for emotional security in the same way a human toddler relies on a parent. Here are seven heartwarming signs your dog truly sees you as Mom or Dad.
