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[Graham]

Dogs don't beg, they work to be rewarded. Dogs want to learn, in return for work, we give them treats or a reward.

They 'beg' if we just treat them for no good reason, i.e. tip-bitting from the table. They learn that if they 'beg', they'll get rewarded because in their mind you're rewarding them for begging. If that makes sense.

Cats don't work, yes they can be taught tricks but they don't want to work for us or be rewarded for it.

 

[pritchp]

Dogs don't beg, they work to be rewarded. Dogs want to learn, in return for work, we give them treats or a reward.

They 'beg' if we just treat them for no good reason, i.e. tip-bitting from the table. They learn that if they 'beg', they'll get rewarded because in their mind you're rewarding them for begging. If that makes sense.

Cats don't work, yes they can be taught tricks but they don't want to work for us or be rewarded for it.

Nail on the head!

Spot on!

 

[Al]

I disagree, you need to own both at one point to see either side of that coin. Dogs can be equally as selfish as cats. Same as cats can be equally as dirty as dogs. I'm neither a cat person or a dog person, I like both. But people who hate one or the other I find quite strange. It's not a competition and people go on about it as much as "their" football teams. No one is as passionate as hating elephants are they? And you don't have to own one of those either.

 

[pritchp]

I love Rhinos... spearmint Rhinos! haha joking!

I do kind of agree with Al, it does come down to your experiences with them as well. I've never come across a friendly lap cat (included owned ones).

 

[Al]

It's more there aren't any other two animals on the planet that divide people so irrationally.

 

[Graham]

I wouldn't call dogs selfish, I'd call them a pain in the arse and a LOT more harder work to look after. You need to walk dogs, shower them, stimulate their minds etc. In that time, you bond with your dog and you get rewarded too for putting in the hard work. Cats, leave 'em be and they'll fend for themselves, figure of speech.

I hate cats because I'm allergic to them, plus what I've said ^.

 

[Al]

Did you know if you died in your house a dog would lay down next to you and die. Where as a cat would eat you.

 

[Leanne]

Did you know if you died in your house a dog would lay down next to you and die. Where as a cat would eat you.

Random fact of the day!

 

[toni_133]

Did you know if you died in your house a dog would lay down next to you and die. Where as a cat would eat you.

well thats great to know. :lol: :lol:

 

[Al]

100% true as well. Show's how much cats really love you :lol:

 

[pritchp]

Well thats disgusting.

i also don't believe it.

There have been stories on the news where the owner had died and the dogs ate them as there was nothing else for them to eat....

 

[toni_133]

100% true as well. Show's how much cats really love you :lol:

If thats what you call it :shock:

 

[Al]

Well thats disgusting.

i also don't believe it.

There have been stories on the news where the owner had died and the dogs ate them as there was nothing else for them to eat....

It's 100% true mate; search for it. Although domesticated for a far shorter time, dogs have lost that "killer" instinct where as a cat will always retain it.

 

[pritchp]

i did google it.. and there have been cases where dogs eat their owners to survive.

 

[Al]

i did google it.. and there have been cases where dogs eat their owners to survive.

Yes of course there are. I'm sure a pigeon has eaten a human once before. But in nearly of all cases (normally the elderly, obviously) they are found with either the cat having started to eat them - usually eyeballs and lips first - or the dog is dead/near starved.

 

[pritchp]

Why would you go for the eyes? eeewww

 

[Al]

Why would you go for the eyes? eeewww

No eyedea. ( :lol: )

 

[pritchp]

Why would you go for the eyes? eeewww

No eyedea. ( :lol: )

ooo dear ! haha


Maybe it's because they don't like being watched...

 

[Al]

I think it's probably to do with the softness of the tissue/easier to eat etc.

 

[Leanne]

this thread is getting kinda vile!