[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What Good are Dogs (Page 1 of 3)
Posted: 2/5/2011 11:36:28 AM EDT
| I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. |
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I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. I wish the women were the same way. 
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I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. If your saying you just lost your Best Friend, I'm sorry to hear this. RIP to your dog. Getting another is still the best medicine for filling in ' that hole' in your heart. 
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Quoted: Quoted: Also, its doesn't matter if you are the ugliest SOB on the planet... A dog will love you just the same. +1, loyalty and love is unconditional. http://images18.fotki.com/v270/photos/4/499657/1756513/IMAG0047-vi.jpg Great picture. |
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I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. They also help prepare you for the joys of the next one. However, there is never a dog just like the last one. Just like people, each is his own. |
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I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. Dogs are an amazing companion animal. My preferred breed is purebred German Shepards. Have had 4 of them. First one was difficult until some very knowledgeable folks trained me how to understand "Dog Language" The tail, nose, ears, eyes, stance etc are all used to communicate with people. Most owners choose to ignore this and try to turn the dog into a human. Which frustrates both you and the dog. Yes, dogs are work, but with it comes years of reward. Before getting a dog, understand and accept that you will outlive him/her. Cherish the years you have together. There will be moments you will remember always. When the time comes for their passing, don't get all wrapped up in your personal grief. Honor the memory of your lost friend by getting another dog. That's the way it works. That said, dogs are also not for everyone. Especially folks who live a self-centered life, or no time to walk, play or exercise a dog. In that case, move on......nothing to see here. |
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Quoted: When I talk to our dog he hangs on every word like he thinks I'm a genius.   Never heard that before, but it is awesomeOP, they aren't called man's best friend for nothing. The small amount of effort we have to give, compared to the years and years of loyalty, protection and companionship they give, is about the best deal you will ever find in this world. Like the old saying goes, "Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". Sadly, experiencing loss is a part of life. I will miss my "Razor" until the day I die, same goes for the big dummy I have now. As much as it hurt me to watch him go, it was minute compared to the years and years of companionship we shared. He was my dog, my protector and my best friend. |
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Also, its doesn't matter if you are the ugliest SOB on the planet... A dog will love you just the same. +1, loyalty and love is unconditional. http://images18.fotki.com/v270/photos/4/499657/1756513/IMAG0047-vi.jpg Offset by the fact they tend to be complete sellouts to anyone who will feed them given a little time. |
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I'm mad...And that's a fact
I found out...Animals don't help Animal think...They're pretty smart Shit on the ground...See in the dark. They wander around like a crazy dog Make a mistake in the parking lot Always bumping into things Always let you down, down, down, down. They're never there when you need them They never come when you call them They're never there when you need them The never come when you call them down, down, down, down. I know the animals...Are laughing at us They don't even know...What a joke is I won't follow...Animal's advice I don't care...If they're laughing at us. They're never there when you need them They never come when you call them They're never there when you need them The never come when you call them down, down, down, down. They say they don't need money They're lvinign on nuts and berries They say animals don't worry You know animals are hairy? They think they know what's best They're making a fool of us They ought to be more careful They're setting a bad example They have untroubled lives They think everything's nice They like to laugh at people They're setting a bad example (Go ahead) Laugh at me. |
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I am just sitting here and was thinking about dogs. What good are they, I mean my goodness all the crap you have to put up with. First they come into your life you got to nurture them and train them. Then they demand to be at your side constantly and whats up with this tail wagging and licking. Next they mellow out and they still want to be at your feet and they beg for you to pet them. They have this loyalty thing down so they are kings of pay it forward. Then they die and teach you what loss is all about leaving a hole in you. No alarm system in the world is as good as a dog. The dog lets you know someone is there BEFORE they try to get in your house. Then, just the act of barking sends the bad guys running. If they were stupid enough to still try to come in, they will probably be attacked. |
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I'll never understand an adult having an emotional attachment to an animal. It's a sign of weakness. Well shit, I guess you are B A enough to get that No Fear sticker in the back of your IROC Camaro now. More like the "Aint Skeered" sticker on the back of his Cavalier. |
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I read years ago that there is some kind of American Indian superstition / legend / belief about how dogs came to be so loyal to humans. It's something about how, after the creation, when the animal kingdom was grouping up and heading off into the wilderness and people were starting communities, dogs split off from the rest of the animals and crossed over to the people side...the only animals to do so.
This struck a chord with me, and has always been the explanation for the phenomenon that stuck with me. |
