"You know better!", "He did it because he was mad at me" are phrases I hear from owners about their dog.  Are these true or are we putting human emotions on our dogs? Is this detrimental? Dogs are a part of our family now more than ever.  Even though pet dogs are a multibillion-dollar industry, this does not make them human. 

In this episode, I discuss several examples of anthropomorphizing in the animal world and discuss the ways in which it can weaken your relationship with your dog.  Perhaps you see yourself in this episode.  I also discuss some tips on how to avoid turning your dog into a person.