: Some studies indicate that female dogs may possess better spatial reasoning skills than males, which is thought to be tied to their biological role as "nesters". Factors for Male Owners to Consider Size and Strength

Learn the quality of life scale (HMMM scale: Hurt, Hunger, Hydration, Hygiene, Happiness, Mobility, More good days than bad). Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for a pet who is failing is to let them go peacefully, in your arms, on a Tuesday afternoon—before the crisis hits at 2 AM.