Do dogs and their owners share the same personality traits?

[dejr_8]

Do you think the personalities of dogs and their owners are the same? Or more specifically, do people choose dogs that reflect their personality. I think so.

 

[terri01p]

 

[walden]

Possibly. It is a chicken or egg situation. I'm going to add an unexpected twist to this thread.

My two current resident hounds are calm, sweet, well-trained, certified and insured volunteer Therapy Dogs. We like to think we do good with our Therapy Dog (TD) Volunteer activities. Note: a TD is a well trained pet, not an Assistance or Service Dog

My pooches are following in the footsteps of my other Therapy Dogs They have all been *rescues*.

I have a history of dedicated TD volunteerism - it is my joy and my hobby to share my loving dogs with others. I do try to adopt the more out-going and happy types. But I have had success with a totally spooky girl. Somehow, that scardey girl got over it, and has a real affinity in relating with people with dementia.

Just giving you some food for thought.

 

[ncmickeyluvr]

Well, that's a thoroughly frightening thought My dogs are both serious head cases...I would hate to think about what that says about me!!!

 

[luvwinnie]

In some ways....Our first bully Winnie was very optimistic and loved life like me. Hooch, who is a rescue, shares one of my traits: loud tense people make him nervous...me too.

 

[PRmamiDEdos]

Well, that's a thoroughly frightening thought My dogs are both serious head cases...I would hate to think about what that says about me!!!

Ugh, please no!!! My dog is such a pain in the butt! He's so whiny and is the biggest attention *****!

I don't think I need attention? Do I? Does my butt look big in this dress? How do you like my hair today? Do you think I could lose a few pounds? Helloooooo???? Are you listening?????

 

[NMAmy]

I don't really think so. I've had many dogs and they were all rescues--some found one of us and some we chose. They all were different breeds and had way different personalities.

I do think that dogs pick up on people's emotions and tend to react accordingly.

 

[ncmickeyluvr]

Ugh, please no!!! My dog is such a pain in the butt! He's so whiny and is the biggest attention *****!

I don't think I need attention? Do I? Does my butt look big in this dress? How do you like my hair today? Do you think I could lose a few pounds? Helloooooo???? Are you listening?????

 

[Disneycrazy!!]

nahhh...my dogs are only interested in rolling in cow poop, smelling their butts, and drinking from toilets. I haven't had any of those urges to try those things.

 

[dislaney]

nahhh...my dogs are only interested in rolling in cow poop, smelling their butts, and drinking from toilets. I haven't had any of those urges to try those things.

 

[samshane]

My female dog is like me... high strung, moody, lovable (at times), only likes certain people - and most of all, extremely intelligent.

My male dog is like DH - friendly to everyone, not a mean bone in his body, lazy (at times), and gassy.