Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?

For example, would my cat have the same cool personality he has if he were raised by someone else? Or do you think they are born with their personality?Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?Ah. nature or nurture?

I think it's a bit of both.

The personality of an animal can be just fine, but if misunderstood or not taken good care of you'll see

behavior problems and neurosis.



That's why rescue is so successful. Some of the most wonderful personalities are dumped, ignored, mistreated or

otherwise unappreciated.

Once they are in the right hands, they are often the sweetest animals ever.



So, I think behavior problems could definitely overwhelm personality, but once things are good, the animal reaches

its full potential.Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?
Yes, kindness and strictness do influence an animal's innate personality. Your cat's general personality would prevail but just like children; the home that can provide the most positive growth potential will help the cat be its best.Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?I've had two pitbulls in my life. My first one we got when he was a puppy and he became somewhat viscious because we were not strict with him(he died by running onto a highway). We got the second pitbull when she was about one years old and she is sooooooooo sweet and kind. We were more strict with her. She loves people, but does not like animals because she is rarely around them.



Also, lets say that your cat was abused before you had her, she will most likely be very shy and protective of herself.



My opinion is that animals can be trained(like children). If you let them loose then they will do whatever they choose(like the first pitbull) and if you discipline them but show them love at the same time(like the second pitbull), they know their limits and have a better disposition.Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?
i think they are born with their own personality, but are influenced by our own. for instance my son has a beautiful cat with the most hellish personality. she's never been mistreated in any way, but if you pick her up, she's like a devil cat. she hisses and growls like she's going to tear you apart, but my son will kiss her face and love on her and she never bites or scratches. i think she just likes being mean.Do pet owners influence their pets personality like parents do with their children?Pets are influenced by our behavior. We are part of " The Pack", or "The Pride".