what can you learn from your pet?

Question

do kitty or barfy have any lessons for us? be open minded, not judgemental. what might a pet teach his owner about... anything?

you 'butt people' sure learned fast!

Answer 1

Cats know things we don't, such as the location of missing hamsters. They know about invisible wall things, because they sometimes stare intensely at - the empty wall.

Our dogs have taught us to be better at keeping the house clutter-free, because dirty socks laying around are fair game. They've taught us to keep the garbage can emptied as much as possible, or they'll do it for us. They've taught us that one dog can inhale a pan of lasagna in 30 seconds if its left unguarded on the table.

And cats have taught us that yes, cats rule, and dogs drool. Our cats are the supreme quadrupeds of the household. If they want to eat the dog food, the dogs step back till they're done.

And they taught us they have their own agenda, but they ain't talkin'. But I'm fairly certain it involves food.

Answer 2

Hi, Patzky,
Companion animals are natural teachers... They help people of all ages learn about responsibility, loyalty, empathy, sharing, and unconditional love..qualities particularly essential to a child's healthy development....
>>>>
Through helping to care for a pet, children also learn to care for their fellow human beings.... There is an established link between how people treat animals and how they treat each other.... Kindness to animals is a lesson that benefits people, too.
>>>>>
Given the right animal, people, and circumstances, pets can indeed serve as "therapists.".. In animal-assisted therapy programs, a companion animal may visit with hospital or nursing home patients.... For the program to be safe and effective, the animal must be carefully screened and the pet's caregiver must be trained to guide the animal-human interactions... When a specific therapy is desired, a credentialed professional should monitor the program.... Even in less formal animal-assisted activities, where the animal is introduced to an individual or group with no specific therapeutic goal, patients and staff often experience improved morale and communication... ;)
>>>>>>
Specially trained assistance dogs, provide people who have physical and mental disabilities, with the profound gift of independence.... Assistance dogs are not classified as pets under the law, and they are allowed in public places where pets are prohibited.... These dogs serve as the hands, ears, or eyes of their human partners.. and assist them by performing everyday tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible... Dogs may also detect changes in behavior, body language, or odor that precede seizures in their human partners, alerting them so that they may seek a safe environment....;)
>>>>>>
Being "responsible", for another life can add new meaning to your own life, and having to care for and provide a loving home to a companion animal can, also help you remain active and healthy.... ;D
>>>>>>>

My regards!;)

Answer 3

Obidience, Humbleness

Answer 4

how to relax, kick back and enjoy a few rubs....maybe how to be more assertive in achieving your goals...maybe even better eating habits, cats normally stop eating when they're full. That's three rather important life lessons, did you learn that much from school?

Answer 5

How to smell someones butt

Answer 6

They will teach you when it is time for them to eat, sleep, and go to the potty, they will also teach you they are in charge, and you better not forget it.

Answer 7

Be alert, stay loyal, don't whine, be indifferent, have enough sleep, love everyone, learn always... keep learning, lick your wounds....

Answer 8

How to be a true devoted friend.

How to say "I love you", and never speak a word.

Answer 9

my gerbil taught me to read mandarin chinese

Answer 10

unconditional love