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NiamhNyx said:
I agree with you that there is a lot more to the relationship then just a reward incentive. There is clearly a bond that goes beyond that. I have a hard time believing that this incredible dog sleeping beside me is here to be rewarded when he's just as often given to me as I've given to him.

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First of all that statement imposes human standards, not only human standards but civilized human standards on a creature that is clearly unique.

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I agree. When someone starts to make a comparison, a baseline must me established first because this is the only way to actually make a comparison. So, having chosen human as the basic line, is already a bit unfair.

I have two dogs and a cat. So I don't know if my opinion can be considered as impassionate but what I believe is that dogs have a certain degree of intelligence which allows them to perform some basic functions, some of them are to remember and compare. So when someone punishes the dog repeatedly because it didn't do the trick it's owner wanted, eventually the dog learns how to do it.

Finally there is the possibility that dogs feel that is for their best interest not to reveal their real identity, which could be that they are more intelligent than us and really their name shouldn't be dogs but gods.

I made it sound funny but I mean it. Think about it. Can you say that it isn't possible?

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Phluck said:
I think that those are the dogs we?ve kept around us and fed because they mimic human facial expressions that foster empathy on our part.

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TODAY said:
if i get a dog i think it will be a pitbull or a german shepard...a powerful/intimidating respectable dog...why breed of dogs do you all have? don't say poodle

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nicechrisman said:
You hear alot of bad press about pitbulls, but I think it's all media hype.

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the only reason dogs are safe to be around people is because people have bred them to be dumber than wolves...this is the difference between domisticated sheep vs mountain goats.

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