I am alone 99% of the time with the exception of my best friend and companion(Duke,my dog).I find myself treating my Duke with more respect then I do most people.My children say that I have a major problem,,because I treat my Duke as if he is human,,is this normal??
2006-08-22 15:39:38 · 19 answers · asked by ladydi_me 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I think it's normal, dogs are very loyal, unfortunately you cant always say that about human beings.
2006-08-22 15:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by horrorfan 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it is normal! I live alone, and am with my 2 dogs more than anyone else. I actually miss them when I am at work, and love them more than anything. They are my "kids"!
I believe that in order to love something or someone with all your heart, you have to KNOW that they love you unconditionally and do not judge you. That's what dogs do! So, it is easier for you to let your heart love a dog more than people, because THEY love you back unconditionally. I can totally understand and relate!!!
2006-08-22 15:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by LilyDaisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal.
There are lots of people who are not 'people persons' and there's nothing at all abnormal about that.
But it is sort of a pain for customers when the sales lady, the nurse, or the vet is not a people person and the customer doesn't have a clue.
Many of us that are not people persons, don't suffer fools well! :))
But don't treat dogs as if they are human - they are not, but they are not 'merely just dogs' either. :)
2006-08-22 17:18:49 · answer #3 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is normal. I prefer the company of my dogs to the company of most people. People are such liars and fakes. Dogs are real. They love you for life, do not stab you in the back, steal your love interest, talk about you behind your back. Dogs are much nicer than people.
2006-08-22 19:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!! The reason, Duke respects you no matter what you say or do... and if he/she doesn't...well he/she really can't express that, Unlike us humans:) I Love my dogs too...
2006-08-22 15:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by bullylover4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes its normal, because our people-dog relationships are very important to our wellbeing. No, that isn't a silly statement. As an illustration, consider this scenario (don'tcha just love that word?) - You crawl in the front door of your home in the evening, worn out, used up, ready to chew someone's head off, anyone - it doesn't matter. Then Fido runs up wagging his entire body he's so happy to see you. And from that one gesture of total love and acceptance, things get a little better. What is that worth to you?
Or maybe you had an argument with your significant other, and you are crying your little eyes out, suddenly you feel a nuzzle on your knee, and there's your precious Snuffy looking up at you with sad eyes, which seem to say, "What's wrong? Can I help?" Oh, doesn't this just tug at your heart? Sniff!
Well, I know this is pretty corny stuff, but the point is, our dogs play a very important part in our emotional health. They share our good times and bad times and all that time in between. They are always there. Our people-dog relationships ARE important.
We, the people part of that relationship, get companionship, unconditional love, and undying loyalty. The dog, gets everything he needs. Pretty good deal, huh? We dog people would never give up our people-dog relationships.
Whether they are in books, movies or tv shows, there is an abundance of dog stories available to us, which illustrates how important our people-dog relationships are to us.
What can I say about dog stories? Typically, they will tug at our heart strings, make us laugh, make us cry. Make us run the gamut of emotions. Why do dog stories effect us emotionally? Do we identify with the dogs in the book or movie or tv show? Identify with a DOG?!? Are you crazy?!? But then, again... When Benji is being chased down an alley aren't we running with him? When Lassie is barking and whining and attempting to convey "Timmy fell down the well!" to Timmy's annoyingly dense mother, don't we feel the frustration and panic along with Lassie? Or how about when the woodsman's shepherd get's his foot caught in the steel trap? Don't we cringe to think of how it would feel to have our leg partially severed in the teeth of one of the most inhumane contraptions ever invented? So...hmm...identify with a dog....Interesting concept.
Dogs. They eat with us. Sleep with us. Even watch tv with us. Most dogs can understand and retain a number of words and phrases. Much of what they understand has to do with inflection and pitch of our voices. When you are praising your dog, he recognizes the expression and tone when you say, "Good boy!" When we scold our pets, they pick up the negative sounds as well. This doesn't exactly constitute a conversation, but I know that I have had "conversations" with my dogs from time to time. That sounds very much like a people-dog relationship to me.
2006-08-22 16:27:47 · answer #6 · answered by ROO! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a vet and we have a saying the more I see people the more I love my dog. my job is almost perfect if only the people would stay away.
2006-08-26 15:03:17 · answer #7 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do that to! Only its with my cats and i dont have kids because im 13 :D but i think its normal. i bet a lot of people do that to!
2006-08-22 15:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by My Only Way Down 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's normal. I love my labrador too, I see him as a younger brother sometimes (it may sound weird)
2006-08-22 15:45:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
a dog can behave better than lots of people
2006-08-22 15:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋