Lap Day FAQ
What is a dog Lap Day?
A Lap Day is the date when your dog's age in 'dog years' catches up with your age in human years. It's a fun milestone to celebrate with your dog.
How is Lap Day calculated?
The classic method multiplies your dog's age by 7 and finds the date when that number equals your age. The size-aware method counts the first year as about 15 human years, the second as about 9 more, and then 4 to 6 years per year depending on size.
Is the 7 dog years rule accurate?
No. It is a simple rule of thumb. Dogs mature fastest in their first two years, and larger dogs tend to age faster later in life. Treat any Lap Day as a fun estimate.
What is an Adoption Lap Day?
For adopted dogs, it is the day your dog has lived with you as long as it lived before you met.
Can my Lap Day be in the past?
Yes. Older dogs may already have passed their Lap Day; the calculator will show the date it happened so you can celebrate the anniversary.