'Helicopter Parenting' Your Pet

Are you HELICOPTER PARENTING your pet?
Owner Hugging Their Dog
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According to a new survey on SWNSDigital.com, 60% of dog owners now consider themselves "helicopter parents" when it comes to their pet, and constantly hover over them in case they need something.

91% say they pay close attention to what their dog needs, and 70% have made at least one major change in their own life to accommodate their pet.

79% said they read the ingredients in their dog's food before buying it . . . and most say their dog KNOWS it's spoiled.

Two in three dog owners have even COOKED for their pet before.  Here are the five most popular times to cook a meal for your dog . . .

1.  On their birthday.

2.  When you come home from a long trip.

3.  On their adoption anniversary.

4.  For a major life event, like a big trip to the vet.

5.  Before you leave town on a trip.

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