Of cats and dogs

[Skybird]

The difference between cats...



... and dogs...



...is that dogs simply don't get it!

[Betonov]

I guess the dog realy doesnt get it, they're not the species that would abstain from embarising themselves due to pride

[Reece]

All I can say is... I love cats!!

[Gammelpreusse]

LoL, gotta love that dog, totally unimpressed by that childish nonsense

[Growler]

The difference between cats and dogs.

With dogs, you feed them, pet them, give them a safe place to be; they look up at you and think, "Wow... you must be god!"

With cats, you feed them, pet them, give them a safe place to be; they look up at you and think, "Wow... I must be god!"

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Growler

The difference between cats and dogs.

With dogs, you feed them, pet them, give them a safe place to be; they look up at you and think, "Wow... you must be god!"

With cats, you feed them, pet them, give them a safe place to be; they look up at you and think, "Wow... I must be god!"

Precisely.

[Sailor Steve]

EXCERPTS FROM A DOG'S DAILY DIARY:

8:00 a.m. Oh, boy! Dog food! My favorite!

9:30 a.m. Oh, boy! A car ride! My favorite!

9:40 a.m. Oh, boy! A walk! My favorite!

10:30 a.m. Oh, boy! Getting rubbed and petted! My favorite!

11:30 a.m. Oh, boy! Dog food! My favorite!

Noon- Oh, boy! The kids! My favorite!

1:00 p.m. Oh, boy! The yard! My favorite!

4:00 p.m. Oh, boy! To the park! My favorite!

5:00 p.m. Oh, boy! Dog food! My favorite!

5:30 p.m. Oh, boy! Pretty Mums! My favorite!

6:00 p.m. Oh, boy! Playing ball! My favorite!

6:30 p.m. Oh, boy! Watching TV with my master! My favorite!

8:30 p.m Oh, boy! Sleeping in master's bed! My favorite!




EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DAILY DIARY:
Day 183 of My Captivity: My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape,and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant.

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; must try this at the top of the stairs.

In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair, must try this on their bed.
Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary confinement throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly, I overheard that my confinement was due to my power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant, he speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the high metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time ....

[Dowly]

Haha, good one Steve.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Haha, good one Steve.

Credit where credit's due: I actually copied that from someone else years ago. It's one of many things I like that I keep handy for threads like this.

The whole "kitten vs puppy" video thing is hilarious.

[Ducimus]

I'd like to see a cat smart enough to do this:



I love cats, but dogs are the best!

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I'd like to see a cat smart enough to do this:

Is it smartness or something learned and trained? Is it free will or what the master says?

See, cats are more or less free, they just live with you. Dogs are more or less slaves, they do what you tell/teach them to do.

[Growler]

Cats will keep us around as long as there are no easy-open tuna cans.

[Sailor Steve]

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I'd like to see a cat smart enough to do this:

A friend of mine used to have a cat who figured out how to open doors. Then she figured out how to make another cat do it for her.

You know how dogs can be trained to "play dead". This same cat figured out what a dead cat looks like - eyes half open, tongue between the teeth - and then proceeded to trick humans. I thought she really was dead until I touched her. She was warm, and she couldn't hold the laughter in any longer - the tip of her tail started to twitch.

I love dogs, but tell me again how smart they are?

[Ducimus]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Is it smartness or something learned and trained?

Both. To be fair, border collies are the smartest dogs around.

Is it free will or what the master says?

Neither. Dogs are pack animals that follow a social order. You as the alpha. So you could say "master" in that regard. However, left unattended, a dog has the free will to explore or get into trouble.

See, cats are more or less free, they just live with you. Dogs are more or less slaves, they do what you tell/teach them to do.

You know, the existence dogs and humans are intertwined. Dogs, or even "camp wolves" are one of the reasons why we survived as a species at the dawn of time. The use and effect of dogs for herding, early warning, and guarding can't ignored. Without the use of dogs, we wouldn't have advanced as we have, and without us, dogs as we know them wouldn't exist.

It's also been proven that dogs DO read our facial expressions. The only animal to do so. By reading our face, they know if were happy, sad, angry, etc.

As an aside, you'll never hear of a "service cat".

[DarkFish]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Is it smartness or something learned and trained? Is it free will or what the master says?

As Ducimus says, both.

I don't have much experience with dogs, but a reasonable amount with horses. Though horses are generally seen as less smart than dogs, I know several that have figured out how to unlock the stable door. I also know some that "trick" you into doing something (using very primitive but amazingly effective methods, if you don't know what to do).

See, cats are more or less free, they just live with you. Dogs are more or less slaves, they do what you tell/teach them to do.

I wouldn't call dogs slaves. They are rather co-workers or maybe subordinates. Dogs are pack animals. They follow the lead of the pack leader (you) for the greater good of the pack itself (you + the dog). They are faithful animals just because of this. Do what the pack leader says, or you get thrown out of the pack. Get thrown out of the pack, and you're on your own and have a much slimmer chance of survival.

Cats on the other hand are solitary animals and very well conditioned to living on their own. They don't need a pack for greater survival chances, so they don't need to follow a leader.