Is your dog more popular than you? A new study suggests that dogs are hanging with their friends more than staying with your own.
The survey of 2,000 American dog parents found that 54% believe their dogs have their own groups of friends among other dogs. Sixty -nine percent of them said their dog even has a better dog friend.
Eight in ten believe that their dogs feel “very” happy when they see their dog friends, but 69% think their dogs should be able to see their friends even more than they currently.
Nearly two -thirds (63%) of them believe their dog depends with their dog friends more than the parent depends with their friends.
Ordered by the Camp Bow Wow, a daily dormitory care and exclusivity, and performed by Talker Research, the survey found that 91% of dog parents believe it is important for their dogs to be accompanied, providing a foundation for building friendship.
In fact, 83% said they feel a “feeling of achieving” as pet parents when their dog is well-accomplished and able to make new friends.
Seventy -nine percent agreed that they feel like they and their dog are living their best lives when the dog is able to accompany.
Among the respondents who said their dog has their friends, the number of benefits from companionship was widespread: dogs feel happier (55%), have improved social skills (48%), feel less lonely (48%), have an improved sense of well -being (46%) and have a higher quality of life (45%).
Seven in 10 respondents (71%) swear that their dogs are “extremely” or “significant” social, warming up to young humanities and dogs immediately or in a short period of time after initial shyness.
“We all need friends, and this includes our dogs. It is clear to see how socialization and friendship can improve the quality of life for dogs,” said Camp Bow Wow’s health and behavior expert, Erin Ascaland, M.Sc., CPDT-Ka, CBCC-Qa. “Dogs are the same as us – being able to see other dogs and interact with them in a regular way does so much for their mental and emotional well -being, and it makes their parents happen too.
“That said, not every dog is a social butterfly. Some prefer association, a smaller circle of dog friends, or just their human family, and that is perfectly.
The study also found over one -third (36%) of respondents said they bring their dogs to daily care on a regular basis – four times a month, on average.
And 92% of pet parents who said they bring their cubs to daily care at least three times a month, they also like to see their dog make friends – they cup them with a sense of joy.
Upon arriving in daily care, parents said their dog is eagerly running to greet their best dog friend (30%), a group of dogs they know (25%), and even guardians (24%).
Over half (52%) of dog parents believe their dog in daily care can improve their socialization skills.
“Places like dog day can play a vital role in facilitating socialization,” continued Erin. “Like the way we humanans have our places to associate with our friends, dogs deserve to have a place that suits them as a daily care for high quality dogs, and allows them to be with their friends.”
10 main benefits of socializing your dog
- It makes them feel happier – 55%
- Improves their socialization skills – 48%
- They are less lonely – 48%
- Improves their well -being – 46%
- They have a higher quality of life – 45%
- They are most dear – 43%
- Improves their behavior around other people – 43%
- They are more physically stimulated – 43%
- They are less bored – 41%
- This increases their trust – 41%
Survey Methodology:
Talker Research surveyed 2,000 American dog owners aged 25 and older who own less than four dogs; The survey was ordered by Camp Bow Wow and administered and carried out online by Talker Research between April 21 and 28 April 2025.
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