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Strange topic.
But I've had dogs for years and been brought up with them.
First topic- anyone believe that dogs sense a human that likes dogs/animals.
Having said that my dad was a postman for a lot of years and when he started his round he was greeted by lots of dogs snarling around his ankles. The last postman on the round apparently was bad to them. Dad loved dogs, and in time it was apparent where he was. No post inspector- just a pack of dogs outside a gate waiting for his return from a house. Story goes that in his 13 years he was attacked once by a nasty Lab. It got one bite in, before it was seen off by the following pack. Fact or fiction? I believe fact as years ago I was friended by a Dobermann and when I was attacked by a stray, all I saw was a blur of black and the mutt on the ground fending off the Dobermann. Snuffles( strange name for a Dobermann) was a loverly dog. She took to me almost instantly, and to my son, who found her bed with several pups . I was in panic when my son in the bed with her pups. No panic- she treated my son as one of hers .
After all that , I've now got a family that dogs accept as friends.
So is thing about being friends with dogs passed down the generations ?
My grandson was besieged for years by my last two dogs . The first grew up with him from birth. The second came into our home when he was three years old. Then came Lexi, some years later and she's decided that he was becoming to be her lad. Toby adored him, Shona tried & failed to be his friend, but Lexi has become his mate. Mark walks down the path and Lexi is up at the door ( not barking) tail going mad to greet him. After 70 years of dog ownership how can a dog tell who is outside? And why do dogs know who likes them.
I know that dogs remember those with treats in pockets, but my youngest lad has dogs walking up to him as a friend. That's even dogs I know in the park that gets treats from me. And he never has any.
Since Lexi has befriended my grandson, I've noticed that Mark has started to become friends with smaller dogs in the park.
But I've had dogs for years and been brought up with them.
First topic- anyone believe that dogs sense a human that likes dogs/animals.
Having said that my dad was a postman for a lot of years and when he started his round he was greeted by lots of dogs snarling around his ankles. The last postman on the round apparently was bad to them. Dad loved dogs, and in time it was apparent where he was. No post inspector- just a pack of dogs outside a gate waiting for his return from a house. Story goes that in his 13 years he was attacked once by a nasty Lab. It got one bite in, before it was seen off by the following pack. Fact or fiction? I believe fact as years ago I was friended by a Dobermann and when I was attacked by a stray, all I saw was a blur of black and the mutt on the ground fending off the Dobermann. Snuffles( strange name for a Dobermann) was a loverly dog. She took to me almost instantly, and to my son, who found her bed with several pups . I was in panic when my son in the bed with her pups. No panic- she treated my son as one of hers .
After all that , I've now got a family that dogs accept as friends.
So is thing about being friends with dogs passed down the generations ?
My grandson was besieged for years by my last two dogs . The first grew up with him from birth. The second came into our home when he was three years old. Then came Lexi, some years later and she's decided that he was becoming to be her lad. Toby adored him, Shona tried & failed to be his friend, but Lexi has become his mate. Mark walks down the path and Lexi is up at the door ( not barking) tail going mad to greet him. After 70 years of dog ownership how can a dog tell who is outside? And why do dogs know who likes them.
I know that dogs remember those with treats in pockets, but my youngest lad has dogs walking up to him as a friend. That's even dogs I know in the park that gets treats from me. And he never has any.
Since Lexi has befriended my grandson, I've noticed that Mark has started to become friends with smaller dogs in the park.
There are times when I think that Bob (Portuguese water dog) is actually a specially gifted creature. Then he does the usual daft stuff and that though fades.
But he does know when its the wife or the postie at the gate and he can very quickly gauge whether someone is a dog person or not.
And he is by no means unusual - we were in a restaurant in rural France a couple of weeks ago. Bob was with us and a couple came in and sat on the next table. The restaurant had its own two dogs and the guy was very 'offish' towards them. So I kept Bob on a short lead and well away.
Part way through the meal there is a major eruption from this guy - the elder restaurant dog had just peed on his leg............
Huge apologies etc etc - but yo have to think
But he does know when its the wife or the postie at the gate and he can very quickly gauge whether someone is a dog person or not.
And he is by no means unusual - we were in a restaurant in rural France a couple of weeks ago. Bob was with us and a couple came in and sat on the next table. The restaurant had its own two dogs and the guy was very 'offish' towards them. So I kept Bob on a short lead and well away.
Part way through the meal there is a major eruption from this guy - the elder restaurant dog had just peed on his leg............
Huge apologies etc etc - but yo have to think
Our dogs, two spaniels one viszla go mad at the postman/parcel delivery and anyone else not an immediate neighbour approaching, neighbour who loves dogs but can't have one due to still full time working has a daily cuddle with them through our locked gates and they wag themselves silly.
Yes dogs know who likes them and who's not to be trusted, chap with boxer who we meet regularly on walks is adored by our lady spaniel, soon as he's in sight she's off for a love in, most other dogs on the walk are the same with him.
Our spaniel pup, an entire male now 5 years is more wary of some people as is the female Viszla, he takes seriously his responsibility for his little pack and his home (which is all he's ever known having been born here), the viszla now 12 came to us at 14 months old after having seen rough treatment previously, treatment which she's never recovered fully from and is naturally wary of strangers (except for our lovely neighbour), so much so she won't even accept the juiciest treat from a stranger.
Children haven't really featured in our present dog's lives, they all tend to avoid children, can't say as i blame them.
Yes dogs know who likes them and who's not to be trusted, chap with boxer who we meet regularly on walks is adored by our lady spaniel, soon as he's in sight she's off for a love in, most other dogs on the walk are the same with him.
Our spaniel pup, an entire male now 5 years is more wary of some people as is the female Viszla, he takes seriously his responsibility for his little pack and his home (which is all he's ever known having been born here), the viszla now 12 came to us at 14 months old after having seen rough treatment previously, treatment which she's never recovered fully from and is naturally wary of strangers (except for our lovely neighbour), so much so she won't even accept the juiciest treat from a stranger.
Children haven't really featured in our present dog's lives, they all tend to avoid children, can't say as i blame them.
Dad was a postman, in the days when dogs hated postman. Dads predecessor had no time for dogs, and he chased them. Dad had a different approach. He loved animals, and soon he could be seen with a string of dogs behind him. He was attacked once by a large dog. It got one bite in before the following pack turned on it. I had a similar experience in Africa. I was attacked by a neighbour's dog and before the attacker got to me, it was met by a dog on the same house I was in. A large Dobermann, who defended me. This same dog found my young son in her bed with her pups and treated him as one of her own.
Question for the doggy experts is "is dog acception of love passed down through generations?" As all my kids have dogs seek the kids as friends. And even grandkids/great grand kids. I'd suggest that dogs have an inbuilt sense that recognise those who like dogs.
Question for the doggy experts is "is dog acception of love passed down through generations?" As all my kids have dogs seek the kids as friends. And even grandkids/great grand kids. I'd suggest that dogs have an inbuilt sense that recognise those who like dogs.
I’m a Courier, so I come into contact with dozens of cats and dogs every day.
I love animals and I’m very aware of how they read our body language and pick-up on our ‘vibes’.
To answer the OPs question, yes, without a doubt cats and dogs, (probably more so dogs), can easily figure out if someone is a nice / friendly / non-threatening person or not.
When I deliver a parcel, I’m going onto the dogs turf. It’s immediate thought is that I’m there to threaten it’s master, so it’s only natural for the dog to be defensive and protective. I usually find that crouching down, speaking softly and calmly and slowly extending on hand out to the dog helps me to break the ice.
The only exception to that is with Chihuahuas, who are just bloody nasty things.
I love animals and I’m very aware of how they read our body language and pick-up on our ‘vibes’.
To answer the OPs question, yes, without a doubt cats and dogs, (probably more so dogs), can easily figure out if someone is a nice / friendly / non-threatening person or not.
When I deliver a parcel, I’m going onto the dogs turf. It’s immediate thought is that I’m there to threaten it’s master, so it’s only natural for the dog to be defensive and protective. I usually find that crouching down, speaking softly and calmly and slowly extending on hand out to the dog helps me to break the ice.
The only exception to that is with Chihuahuas, who are just bloody nasty things.
They're like humans, all different. Some have talents or traits in some areas, others have none.
It seems sometimes they react badly to hi-viz and other bright colours, ours used to. If she saw me wearing a hat she'd look at me wide eyed like I was nuts. If I bent down she'd pull it off and run away with it.
We had a Collie who nipped my cousins husband once while my mum was stood talking to him. He turned out to be a bad 'un so it seems the dog was right.
I remember many moons ago I knocked on a strangers door, he opened it with his Lab by his side who I said hello to and stroked. He looked at me amazed and said it was usually showing warning signs straight away and that people wouldn't touch it.
Then there are dogs who will bark, growl and look dangerous no matter what. I was in someone's house a few weeks ago and their dog wouldn't stop doing this the whole time I was there.
The strangest one I ever came across was a Jack Russell a mate had when we were kids. If you walked in it was fine, but when you went to leave it would go nuts and you had to run for the door before it attacked you. I think it did get put down in the end for biting someone.
It seems sometimes they react badly to hi-viz and other bright colours, ours used to. If she saw me wearing a hat she'd look at me wide eyed like I was nuts. If I bent down she'd pull it off and run away with it.
We had a Collie who nipped my cousins husband once while my mum was stood talking to him. He turned out to be a bad 'un so it seems the dog was right.
I remember many moons ago I knocked on a strangers door, he opened it with his Lab by his side who I said hello to and stroked. He looked at me amazed and said it was usually showing warning signs straight away and that people wouldn't touch it.
Then there are dogs who will bark, growl and look dangerous no matter what. I was in someone's house a few weeks ago and their dog wouldn't stop doing this the whole time I was there.
The strangest one I ever came across was a Jack Russell a mate had when we were kids. If you walked in it was fine, but when you went to leave it would go nuts and you had to run for the door before it attacked you. I think it did get put down in the end for biting someone.
I've had a similar problem a few months ago with my rescue. Bear in mind that she's rescue, where I feel she's been badly treated. One day in a supermarket car park I opened the rear door of my car for her to jump out and bolt. I was wearing a mask. Perhaps that frightened her. I don't know, but she only came to my wife when wife remover her mask.And after I removed mine, dog went into love mode.
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