I'm sorry for troubling you all at this late hour, but here I am, naked on the toilet as usual typing up a question about puppy dogs: Why do they sometimes "pounce" and bark at particular types of dog treats?
Yes. It’s a true story. Typically my best puppy, T-Bone (Which I have previously said stands for “The Bone”, or could be spelled as “Tiboan”, as is written on his Gold Discover Card) has been raised up with Meaty Bone dog biscuits: Nothing makes him happier than getting one of those crunchy pieces!
However, lately my mother (at her home) got a little puppy dog named Teddy that didn’t work out, and so she gave me the little fluffball’s “Bone Marrow” dog biscuits. They’re from the same company I think, but when I gave The Bone one of them, he took it out into the grass and pounced at it a couple of times before eating it.
I noticed he’ll do this with any new snack he’s excited about: Hickory Bones, Soup Bones, Grilled Chicken (Breasts, no bones) and more.
Sometimes he’ll bark at them too. Has anyone else seen these habits from their sweet puppies? Speculation on why this occurs?
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probably an instinct way of seeing if it’s still alive or something, provoking a reaction i guess
funny thing, ever noticed when playing with a yank toy with the dog he’ll twist around forcefully ? that’s the neckbreaking instinct
As long as you’re not talking about peanut butter, we’re cool….
Look, it’s really no trouble at all. Although, I’d really appreciate it if you could at least wrap a towel around your waste. It’s just a little disconcerting sitting her in the bathroom, trying to explain the facts of (puppy) life to you.
Now, to tell the truth, I didn’t exactly understand what you were going on about. In another contest, I’d be wondering if there were a yellow blouse involved. Did you, by any chance, buy the puppy treats at a 99 cent store? That could be your problem right there.
Now, I’m no pet psychologist (although I play one on TV), but it seems to me that you’ve got to be thinking about wolves. Or maybe cats. Are there cats in your family? Because this really sounds like cat behavior. They play with their food, and act like they’ve caught it, and it’s training for adulthood.
Well, that’s the way to see this behavior. Your puppy is practicing to attack his favorite prey when he grows up. Wolves do this too, but it is rather dismaying to see the degree to which dogs have been domesticated.
Now, as to your theory that it is particular treats that attract this behavior, I’m afraid I have to disagree. The evidence, so far, suggests that, well, puppies will be puppies. Go ahead. Look it up!
I hope he is flushing his waste and wrapping his waist.
“I’m sorry for troubling you all at this late hour, but here I am, naked on the toilet as usual typing up a question about puppy dogs:”
NONE of that was necessary. Not only is your question ridiculously long for no reason at all, but i reallllly dont need to know when your naked.
Someone asked a question about porn and everyone jumps on him but it’s okay for dude to say he’s naked and taking a shit?
I didn’t say “I’m naked and taking a shit”. Some people go to the bathroom when they want to be alone.
Supplemental: My “puppy” is thirteen years old as of this past July. When I say “Puppy”, I actually mean “Old damn dog”.
My pup (she’s really a puppy, 6 months
Old) goes crazy over cat poo and trash from a trash can but could care less about dog treats. You’re old man dog might just love certain treats, just like how us humans have a fave food. My other dog is 15 and is deaf and blind and could care less about anything,....
Hmmmm. What does a guy have to do around here to avoid such spelling mistakes? Of course, they do turn out to be…. uh… somewhat interesting, if you like such things, but the old fingers seem to be acting as if they have minds of their own. Oh hell. They probably do. I think in one part of my mind, but type with another part, and the communication between the two is probably problematic.
^^ who are you talking too??
Myself or everyone. I mean, come on! I said “waste” instead of “waist” and “her” instead of “here”. It’s a wonder anyone could make any sense out of that. This is in my answer up towards the top.
Ohhh I see haha, I thought you meant me. Hey- we know what you mean… I’m no spelling police. ;)
@TheHaight: I hope I didn’t cause you much anxiety. I’m still pretty new here, and it’s hard to figure out how to easily refer to another answer. It’s my fault, too, because I’m too lazy to proofread most of the time.
“edit response” button. Also stay the hell on topic or start a new fluther to parade your ignorance.
Excellent advice, Lovelocke.
By the way, are you the official topic enforcer? Or do you just take on this duty out of the goodness of your heart? Well, in either case, I want you to know how much I appreciate your attempts to be helpful, and your kind tone.
Lovelockes a douchebag daloon, ignore him
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I hate seeing End of Thread. Makes me want to post something. So, here goes:
Lovelocke’s a douchebag. You need the apostrophe. Thank you for your time.
Oh no! One measly apostrophe: Lovelocke’s!!!...there…
Great answer to you…
Actually sueanne, I don’t think you noticed but I was being sarcastic because in a lot of threads Lovelocke has been the one to say possibly end of thread so I was kind of mimicing him because I hate that as well.
Lovelocke’s!!!...there.!!
Actually sueanne, I don’t think you noticed but I was being sarcastic because in a lot of threads Lovelocke has been the one to say possibly end of thread so I was kind of mimicing him because I hate that as well.
lol I appologize for the double post
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