Dogs and toddlers are similar in a number of ways, the most obvious being that they’re indescribably adorable. But that’s just the start of their similarities. According to a number of research studies, canines and human toddlers have a similar type of social intelligence. They’ve even been shown to learn in similar ways!
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If you’ve ever seen a toddler and dog interact, this might not be so surprising. There’s something about the way they interact that make it seem as though they just get one another. One adorable example comes from a woman named Stef. When her toddler reached out to pet their dog, this sweet husky knew exactly what to do. See what happened in the video below!
@justlifewithstef I was NOT prepared. 🥹 #dogsoftiktok #dog #dogs #familydog #husky #huskies #huskytok #huskiesoftiktok #dogtok #babytok #babies #baby #babiesoftiktok ♬ The Winner Is… Version – DeVotchKa
“That dog was waiting for the baby’s entire life to be pet,” someone in the comments writes in reply to Stef’s video. Another person hilariously points out, “That is no longer your daughter, that is now the husky’s puppy.”
The Love Between a Precious Toddler and Their Adorable Pet Dog is Unlike Anything Else
Ready to meet yet another adorable duo? Ryder and Cole are the best of friends. Each morning, you can find them cuddling on the couch. It’s something Mom says they both enjoy. That said, she does admit that “Ryder wishes Cole would just sit still though.” Still, they make it work!
@alyssa.rigby ryder wishes cole would just sit still though. 😂 #toddler #dog #toddlersoftiktok #dogsoftiktok #bestfriends #aboyandhisdog #childhooddog #memories #fyp #foryoupage ♬ What a Wonderful World – Hana
Then there’s Abbi Schultz’s golden retriever. When Abbi first got the pup in her twenties, she didn’t even have kids. But now that she does, her dog is an even more precious member of the family. Seeing these two grow up together is sure to be a joy!
@ab.schultz their bond is so special 🤍 #dogandbaby #toddleranddog #bestfriends #dogsoftiktok #dogsarethebest #familydog ♬ Sweet Love – Myles Smith
“Their bond is so special,” Abbi writes in the caption of her post.
Both human babies and dogs require lots of time and energy to take care of… but it’s oh-so-worth it for the love and joy they bring!
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