Shocking number of dog owners let pets sit at table: survey

Nearly half of dog owners say their pet has a “meal ritual” — and some of them are extreme.

That’s according to a survey of 2,000 dog owners, which found 44% said their pet performs a precise routine or behavior at mealtime.

From whining or barking (21%) and jumping up and down (21%) to doing a little dance (21%) and wiggling their whole backside (19%), almost half of participants said their pet has a signature “move” when it’s time to eat.