ryoder 1,590 #1 December 22, 2013 A rather long, but interesting article on the origin and behaviour of dogs: http://qz.com/159513/stop-coddling-your-dog-hes-99-9-wolf/"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #2 December 22, 2013 ryoderA rather long, but interesting article on the origin and behaviour of dogs: http://qz.com/159513/stop-coddling-your-dog-hes-99-9-wolf/ I have read a few things on the studies done in Budapest and it really did bring out how much dogs look to people. I think that part of the reason they do this is to placate the human because a happy human means an easy meal ticket. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 December 22, 2013 "... because a happy human means an easy meal ticket. Sparky ..." .................................................................................. so you have read my book, "Why Dogs Tamed Humans." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 60 #4 December 22, 2013 Cats rule the world. We should just accept it and start making their lives comfy. Even dogs know this. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 December 22, 2013 oldwomanc6 Cats rule the world. We should just accept it and start making their lives comfy. Even dogs know this. Just Sayin'I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 December 22, 2013 oldwomanc6 Cats rule the world. We should just accept it and start making their lives comfy. Even dogs know this. We all know that man domesticated dog, then cat domesticated man."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #7 December 23, 2013 Makes me love my dog even more. Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #8 December 23, 2013 ryoder ***Cats rule the world. We should just accept it and start making their lives comfy. Even dogs know this. We all know that man domesticated dog, then cat domesticated man. ............................................................................... Have you read my second book: "Why Cats Tamed Humans?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites