And 80% of dog owners say they consider their dog to be a part of the family rather than a mere pet. Dog ownership in the United States is at an all-time high. So imagine how a dog who has commanded an owner's attention feels when that attention suddenly shifts -- almost around the clock -- to a new baby. As a professional dog trainer, I've had many clients who dismissed my warnings about potential problems, only to deeply regret it later. Where these trends intersect, a dog may even be something of a surrogate child.

Source: CNN July 04, 2016 15:00 UTC