There’s no denying that the whole “one dog year = seven human years” idea is persistent, but when you stop and think about it ...

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For decades dog owners have used a simple formula to understand their pet’s age that is one dog year equals seven human years ...

Some might say Cesar Millan speaks dog. The charismatic dog trainer has spent decades building something of an empire on the deceptively simple concept of educating owners about their pet’s behavior.