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21 February 2014, 10:56 AM
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21 February 2014, 02:54 PM
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Except he didn't. Sensing my weakness he did nothing more sinister than try and lick my face.
No, domestic dogs do not have a natural instinct to kill you when they sense weakness
21 February 2014, 02:58 PM
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Ahh..that might explain why when I woke up with a bad cold the other morning my Rottie who's done nothing but been an angel around people his whole life suddenly tried to rip my throat out
Except he didn't. Sensing my weakness he did nothing more sinister than try and lick my face.
No, domestic dogs do not have a natural instinct to kill you when they sense weakness
Except he didn't. Sensing my weakness he did nothing more sinister than try and lick my face.
No, domestic dogs do not have a natural instinct to kill you when they sense weakness
21 February 2014, 03:10 PM
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Anyway, getting back to the domestic dogs killing those weaker than themselves bollox, this is an intersting read on the dog/baby thing:
http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/yet-ano...al-dog-attack/
21 February 2014, 10:12 PM
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22 February 2014, 10:04 AM
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My Lady Coco the cat was scared of him.
That was cat's story. Son's staffie, on the other hand, would break any ramshackle to slaughter a rabbit or a cat. Therefore, he's rarely welcome inside my house. My son understands, but I find those people weird who turn up to visit you with their dog on a leash, without any consideration to your cats; thinking that you'd automatically love their dog because you just would. Hang on, I invited you for a coffee, not your dog. Regardless of what breed of dog it is, bringing your dog uninvited is wrong in my book. I don't stick my cats in my handbag to go visit someone's house.
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22 February 2014, 11:16 AM
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22 February 2014, 11:30 AM
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Tony, I recommend a film to you called A White Fang. Dog is a very loyal companion with many plus points for a pet. Look at those vision-impaired people. It it weren't those fantastic labs and GSD guide dogs, who will guide them, eh? Another human? Get me one human of that patience and astounding sense of duty, and I'll give you one eye of mine.
22 February 2014, 12:08 PM
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Interesting piece of science on the matter. The dog being straped into the MRI looks a bit miffed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660
Although dogs and cats have different attachment styles, cats also communicate with their owners in a meow or totally non-verbal way. They also understand their slave's pain, may it be as abstract as some emotional pains. Cats are so independent that you can't make them cuddle you, or be with you. but there have been times when I was stressed like that, and found my cat sleeping on top of my head to comfort me. There have been times when I couldn't talk about something to anyone, but my cat could see that I was hurting. They'll gaze at me profoundly, and just curl up on my lap; to let me know that they care.
Not looking into any study to back it up. Just my experience, and many others with cats, they report.
22 February 2014, 12:13 PM
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Ok, John.
Love to your nephew Joshua, if he's a child.
We have a Welsh name Joss for a boy as well around here. A very bright and pleasant young man (my kid's school buddy) worked for me last year, who is known as Joss. After a year of hard work he's on a backpack world tour right now.
Love to your nephew Joshua, if he's a child.
We have a Welsh name Joss for a boy as well around here. A very bright and pleasant young man (my kid's school buddy) worked for me last year, who is known as Joss. After a year of hard work he's on a backpack world tour right now.
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23 February 2014, 05:47 PM
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Interesting piece of science on the matter. The dog being straped into the MRI looks a bit miffed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660
The joy of dog ownership... scooping up your pets' crap and putting it in your pocket until you find a bin.... lovely... NOT!
23 February 2014, 06:01 PM
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That's not the problem though, as usual it's crap owners that don't pay attention to their dogs needs and walk it round the block on a lead when they should take it somewhere it can have a good run and dump 2/3 times to clear itself out in the middle of nowhere off the beaten track.
Also the right kind of food plays a part too and not chopping and changing their diet, feeding at regular times and the same with their walks, will mean they poo in the appropriate time and place.
23 February 2014, 06:06 PM
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You do have a point but, but, but.......................until the dogs are trained to control their bowels, should dog owners let their dogs poo all over the place, and leave the poo there; like cat slaves do? Cats are known to crap in other people's gardens. What do you do about it, hm?
Personally, I think roadside toilets for the dogs will be a great idea. Then no one will say that dog owners collect and pocket their dog's poo in their bag, and then tie it to the first tree branch they come across.
No need for roadside toilets for cats, as the littler tray trained cats don't poo about in others' garden. mine don't.
23 February 2014, 06:17 PM
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23 February 2014, 06:21 PM
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Self-flushing and self-washing.
My cats love it, although they use our downstairs toilet as well. They can't flush the toilet, but at least they know where to aim to.
23 February 2014, 06:39 PM
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Have you ever seen this sort of litter tray, Ditch? >
Amazon.com: CatGenie Self Washing Self Flushing Cat Box: Pet Supplies
Self-flushing and self-washing.
My cats love it, although they use our downstairs toilet as well. They can't flush the toilet, but at least they know where to aim to.
Amazon.com: CatGenie Self Washing Self Flushing Cat Box: Pet Supplies
Self-flushing and self-washing.
My cats love it, although they use our downstairs toilet as well. They can't flush the toilet, but at least they know where to aim to.
23 February 2014, 07:02 PM
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We never have to scoop because we spent ages teaching ours to ONLY **** in undergrowth/long grass. She also seems to "know" not to cr4p in front of people and always hides. Very handy.