What has your pet taught you?

Clydetz

Clydetz

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A lot of us on the forums have pets. I'm sure we have taught them tricks like sit, roll over, fetch, etc., but what have they taught you!
I know I've been taught patience and that a dog will not bite the hand that feeds him; unless it is raised in anger.
 
Never leave my cat too far from his litter box:grumpy:

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When you feel like it, take a nap.

Never turn down the opportunity to go for a walk. You just don't know what adventure awaits beyond that door. And even if you're walking around the same block you've walked around a million times, take the time to smell and explore everything.

Eat dinner when it's offered and always lick your bowl clean. Whatever you do, don't waste food, even those same <explicative deleted> dry kibbles; eat them like they are the last food on earth. Yes, steak bits are better, but don't turn up your nose at those kibbles. Food is food and shouldn't be wasted. Afterall, there are starving puppies in africa. You should be thankful for your kibbles.

Always welcome loveones home. Each time they come home is precious and cause for a full, formal welcome.
 
My cattle dogs have taught me that sitting on the veranda doing nothing in particular is a nice way of spending some time.

Without them I think I would forget to sit still and absorb the world as it presents itself to me.
 
my cat's have taught me that it's OK to sleep 19 hours a day... :D
My orange tabby has taught me to never give up, that cat has used up at least 17 lives...from a split jaw to riding in a spare tire under a truck at 80 mph for an hour and a half to chipping his teeth getting thrown off the hood of a truck at 35 mph...every time he has bounced back and is still a big lovesponge.
 
My main man, Sam, my dog has taught me to bark when hungry. Works for him so he has his snacks and I have mine. :D
 
My little bloke has taught me the difference between a bark and a bite. His bite can crush through bone, yet he will take a peanut from my mouth with the gentleness of a butterfly landing on my toe.
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You can trust people to be fair. Whenever I distribute treats to my dogs, they each sit patiently waiting for their share because they trust that I will get to them.

The best place to sit is on top of someone you love. :D

Always appreciate the people in your pack.

Welcome strangers with reserved kindness but be ready to defend the family.

Always follow your gut instinct.

Get plenty of rest, exercise, and play.

...Beautiful dog Stockman. :)
 
I've now got a few dogs, my last one is yet another pitbul female that I found wondering the streets.

WHen I found her she was obviously abused, and she was the skinniest dog I've ever seen. Just skin and bones, or as I always say, she looked like an ex-ray of a dog.

She's now healthy and happy and well adjusted(and one of the nicest most loving dogs I've ever met).
All my pitbuls were abused one way or another, and now they're doing extremely well.

If my dogs have taught me anything it's not to trust humans. Always be wary of these terrible creatures called Homo-sapiens.

Well, to be honest there are many humans I do trust, many of whom are on the internet that I've never even met in real life. Some are here on BFC.

But nevertheless for the most part....., in dogs I trust, all others virus scan.
 
I think you are always learning when you have pets around. The other day, my cat Maureen was meowing out the open window. I noticed that she meowed each time a chickadee in the bushes would chirp. I tried whistling out the window (the bird flew up close by the window) and the cat started meowing at me when I whistled,then again at the bird when it chirped. That went on enough cycles that it seemed the cat,the bird, and I were playing a game. :thumbup:
 
Ha Ha Matches, the cat was trying to tell you and the bird to stop making that annoying chirping noise.:)
 
Emanuel said:
If my dogs have taught me anything it's not to trust humans. Always be wary of these terrible creatures called Homo-sapiens.

Well, to be honest there are many humans I do trust, many of whom are on the internet that I've never even met in real life. Some are here on BFC.

But nevertheless for the most part....., in dogs I trust, all others virus scan.
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Hi Emanuel,
I hear you concerning trusting dogs, but being wary of humans. I have a saying which gets me a lot of odd looks, "Dogs are better than people." I believe it to be true in a very real sense, but not totally. People aren't all bad, they just are all screwed up.

The funny thing about abused dogs is this. I have two that came from the shelter. One was obviously abused, the other was not. Both of my shelter dogs have the same huge level of appreciation and gratitude for having a home that our raised from pup dogs don't. Even though the abused dog, Yogi, shows fear sometimes and hasn't gotten over his mistreatment even yet, he still has not let that time of abuse make him totally bitter about humans. He loves more and appreciates more than most people do. I think your average human would be entirely bitter and distrustful of everyone after having been badly mistreated for the first and most significant portion of their lives, but not him.

Yogi has some very bizarre behaviors and has been tough to fully civilize. But we know that none of it is his fault. He's a victim of human nastiness and he deserves understanding and patience. I'll try to post a picture of him. But, back to your original point, you can trust the worst dog more than most people.
 
Emanuel said:
Ha Ha Matches, the cat was trying to tell you and the bird to stop making that annoying chirping noise.:)
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More likely, the bird was laughing at the cat and I cause of the screen between us and the cat was telling me to lift the screen :D
 
A Dogs Best Friend said:
The funny thing about abused dogs is this. I have two that came from the shelter. One was obviously abused, the other was not. Both of my shelter dogs have the same huge level of appreciation and gratitude for having a home that our raised from pup dogs don't. Even though the abused dog, Yogi, shows fear sometimes and hasn't gotten over his mistreatment even yet, he still has not let that time of abuse make him totally bitter about humans. He loves more and appreciates more than most people do. I think your average human would be entirely bitter and distrustful of everyone after having been badly mistreated for the first and most significant portion of their lives, but not him.
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I think that dogs are a lot like children in that manner. Children get angry or sad for the moment and then it's over. Wouldn't it be wonderful if people dealt with their anger and sadness like children and dogs do. Perhaps that's one of the drawbacks to evolving into a more intelligent creature.

NV, I didn't know that you have dogs. They're adorable. You must have a blast with them.

Edited to add: I must admit that I feel more comfortable around dog people. I like them the best. :p :D
 
Here's a photo of Yogi. As I alluded to in a previous post in another thread, Yogi has taught me patience. He has many problems, none of which are his own making. He's taught me that for most of us, what we are now is largely a result of everything we've gone through before. We are the sum total of the hand life has dealt us and what we make of it. Many of us deserve patience and understanding, because we're not totally at fault for the mess we've made of ourselves. We need to be held accountable, but with understanding. He's taught me that no matter how screwed up you are you can still change, given the right amount of help and some time. Yogi should be dead and if I told you his whole story, all that I know for a fact and that which I assume, you'd realize how true that is. But, he's here and doing fine. He gives me hope. :)

I'm sorry folks. The file won't download, it says file too large. I'll have to try to find another way to get a pic on.
 
A Dogs Best Friend said:
Here's a photo of Yogi. As I alluded to in a previous post in another thread, Yogi has taught me patience. He has many problems, none of which are his own making. He's taught me that for most of us, what we are now is largely a result of everything we've gone through before. We are the sum total of the hand life has dealt us and what we make of it. Many of us deserve patience and understanding, because we're not totally at fault for the mess we've made of ourselves. We need to be held accountable, but with understanding. He's taught me that no matter how screwed up you are you can still change, given the right amount of help and some time. Yogi should be dead and if I told you his whole story, all that I know for a fact and that which I assume, you'd realize how true that is. But, he's here and doing fine. He gives me hope. :)
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I agree that all creatures are the sum total of our past experiences. It defines us. Over the past few years, I've learned to be less judgmental and more understanding. I know life can be incredibly difficult. I know what it's like to feel alone and broken. If you've felt that way yourself, you wouldn't wish it on anyone. I want to see everyone get through this life the best that they can. There's nothing to be gained by looking down your nose at someone when they're down. We all have issues that need to be resolved. As long as those flaws aren't harming anyone else, why not practice patience and offer guidance. My favorite saying came from my mother, "You're not dead until you're in the ground." It's not until then that we should give up on each other. People, and animals, are too precious, and every one of them is important. I'm glad that Yogi has lived to be an example of strength and perseverence.
 
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