2006-06-14 02:45:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It really all traces back to their ancestry. Dogs, in the past, were always part of a pack (like wolves, if you will) with a leader and everything. So, your domesticated dog sees YOU as its pack leader and will thus follow (and play) with you.
Cats on the other hand, have always been independent. Take a look at wild cats. They may live together, but usually, when they're hunting, they hunt alone. So, they don't feel like they need you and thus won't be around you that often (i.e. ignore you).
2006-06-14 02:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by Someone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you aren't very good at gaining either the attention or the affection of cats, my friend. Cats are very playful and affectionate, but their approach is very different from dogs. If you are throwing a Frisbee and expecting Kitty to chase it, you are going to be awfully disappointed.
Cats are attracted by the movement of small objects. Get a long piece of ribbon and tie the end to a small stuffed animal or bean bag. Use the ribbon to slowly drag the beanie across the floor or bed, where the cat can see it. Few cats can resist the urge to pounce on the beanie. Once Kitty is interested, dangle the beanie about 10" (0.25 m) above the floor. Give it a gentle bounce now and then.
If these games aren't to your liking, maybe you should go back to Fido and the Frisbee.
2006-06-14 09:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can be raised to act exactly like dogs. The problem is that people treat cats differently. They give them occassional scratches behind the ears, then walk away. Dogs tend to be much more socialized - taken more places, introduced to more people and new environments. We teach dogs to fetch and "shake," and we assume that cats are too dumb to learn. You can teach a cat many of the same tricks as dogs (my cat plays fetch, for example), but you have to train them in different ways than you would train a dog... And most people don't want to take the time to do that.
2006-06-14 09:51:54 · answer #3 · answered by novagirl1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truly they are different species and therefore, just because they are both 'pets and domesticated' doesn't mean they will respond identically. Cats are very independant creatures that only want attention at their whim, not yours. Dogs thrive on human contact and pleasing you. AS they say....dogs will come to you when called, cats just take a message and will get back to you at their convenience.
2006-06-14 09:54:27 · answer #4 · answered by rruehlen45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all cats. Mine likes to play tag with my other cat and if the other cat won't join in, then I run around the apartment like an idiot hiding behind doors and jumping out.
2006-06-14 09:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by reneerankin@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are more independent and would rather be on their own. But there are some cats that love to play and be petted all the time.
2006-06-14 09:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by ddevilish_txnfml 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because dogs are cool like that and cats are just evil. In other words... dogs are yes.. like guys. And cats are like females
2006-06-14 09:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by ~*SkriLLo*~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats, by nature, are solitary animals. Dogs are social. They traveled in packs before they were domesticated. They have a hierarchy similar to our own. When we adopt a puppy it just naturally adopts our family as his. Cats just stick around because they know where to get an easy meal. I heard a quote, by whom, I don't know....Dogs think they are people, cats think they are God
2006-06-14 09:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by amaridy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest difference is that to a dog you are family and to a cat you are staff.
2006-06-14 09:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be cuz cats r more cerois so instead of playing they rather explor and dogs could care less......but some cats like mine play a lot cuz we played with it sence it was a baby
2006-06-14 10:06:10 · answer #10 · answered by kyle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋