Dog ownership creates a new form of caregiving
05/02/2026
Many women experience in dog ownership an emotional bond and a new caregiving role that resembles parenthood, yet is also distinct from it. For them, the tasks associated with a dog mean more than “me time” but less than raising a child. A dog requires a daily routine and comes with responsibility, but in return it also provides emotional support and still leaves room for rest, a Hungarian study finds. The research was conducted with the involvement of researchers from Corvinus University.