[vietguy357]

I have always loved dogs!! They are so loyal and personally I feel like they are smarter than a lot of the people out there today. haha

 

[JakodaCD OA]

it's in my genetic make-up, there is no way I could 'not' love any type of animal.

 

[Cschmidt88]

Why do we love dogs so much?
There are so many things to do with dogs, they possess and undying loyalty and are such versatile animals. You could have one simply as a companion, you could have a dog to aid you, they work for us, and they can be a sports buddy. Sort of like how some folks dream of having a kid go big in sports, you can do that with your dog and they're not going to be disappointed if you don't win, they're just happy you were there.

Why are some people able to walk by a dog and some are not?
Body language, speed, environment, the dog's emotional state, a lot of different things could cause it.

Why do we spend our time, money, and give our love to an animal that supposedly (I don't buy it!) is only trying to use us for our thumbs and food?
Dogs didn't ask to be brought into our lives, I think they deserve the best we can offer.

Why does it bother us so much when they are sick, or worse, when they are getting ready to leave us and when they are gone?
For me I'm overly paranoid and dogs have been the only thing I could fully trust throughout my life.

Have you always been like this?
I've only been into dog sports and obedient for the past two or so years. But when I was young my dogs were my best friends.

 

[crish01]

I haven't always been a dog partner. I mean...I like pets as a kid and youngster but I was always inclined to I'm going to have a large household. Something modified for me and I got Casper after we were wedded a few several weeks. Then we lately got Callie and unfortunately, my husband doesn't want to have kids, so these ARE my kids. They just are fuzzy and have 4 feet. I really like them. I would do anything for them and I think they know that. Maybe Casper a little more than Callie now, but they know. Now that I'm being a complete sap, I don't health care if there's a 12-step system and some people just don't comprehend but I'll probably always be the insane dog woman

 

[Zeeva]

Just to let you know...this thread perked me up I will be answering after I get some ideas of other people's responses...

 

[Zeeva]

Why do we love dogs so much? I don't get it either, actually :'c
Why are some people able to walk by a dog and some are not? I do know but do not wish to share over and over again...
Why do we spend our time, money, and give our love to an animal that supposedly (I don't buy it!) is only trying to use us for our thumbs and food? I don't buy it either.
Why does it bother us so much when they are sick, or worse, when they are getting ready to leave us and when they are gone? Because they become an extension of ourselves. Why would you want to lose something that is a part of you? Like a limb? You'd be crippled but with the case of a dog, it would be emotionally crippled.
Have you always been like this? No way.
Is there a 12 step program and would you even care if there was? Please oh PLEASE sign me up if there is one out there!!!

 

[Mary Jane]

Being inclusive of all breeds because these are questions I sometimes wonder about.

Why do we love dogs so much? As someone else said, we love dogs because we carefully, over thousands of years, selected among dogs for servants and companions. Imagine, it's like an entire species was developed, in part, to be our friends.
Why are some people able to walk by a dog and some are not? People differ. My mother could never walk by an infant without a smile coming to her face. I can't walk by a (well-behaved) dog without a similar smile.
Why do we spend our time, money, and give our love to an animal that supposedly (I don't buy it!) is only trying to use us for our thumbs and food? People who frequent dog boards are not exactly objective, but I imagine that we all feel we get a lot in return, whether it's excellence in competitive dog sports or excellence in warming our right thigh with that heavy head.
Why does it bother us so much when they are sick, or worse, when they are getting ready to leave us and when they are gone? Because there is this wonderful disconnect between the strong, engaged, intelligent creature and his dependence upon us. Whatever the dog's capacities, once they become ours we are responsible for them for good or ill. That responsibility leads directly to deep regret when they suffer or die.
Have you always been like this? My dog attachment was dormant until I reached a stage in life when I could have the dog I wanted.
Is there a 12 step program and would you even care if there was?

When do we get to see Jean's replies?

 

[Gharrissc]

There are too many reasons to list.

 

[huntergreen]

dog and human relationship goes waaaayyyyyy back. some scientists believe dogs were influential in human survival in ancient times, early warning against threats and thus played a role in human development. "this is the 5 cent version". although there are some people who have no use for dogs, i think most are programed to like dogs. they relax us and make us feel safer. of course we have all heard of the health benefits they offer.

 

[sitstay]

I don't know why I love dogs so much. I just know that I always have. I have always lived with dogs and grew up in a dog show home. My brothers could care less about dogs, but they have always been in my heart. I can't remember a time when they weren't.

I don't know why some people are dog people and some people aren't. I don't know why I am a horse person when so many people aren't. All I can say is that when I see a dog or horse, I feel something in my heart that speaks to me in some way that I can't articulate.

The time, effort and money issue goes back to feeling this never ending desire to just know more and do more. I feel driven to know and do more. I can't say why. It is realistic, I think. I don't spend more money or time than I have available, so it isn't an addiction that I have no control over. But that drive is there and pushing me forward. I don't think I have ever felt like I was done with a particular dog or horse. There is always that question that starts with "I wonder if...".

I don't know why we continue to give our hearts to these animals that never live long enough. Maybe we continue to walk into what experience tells us will end in heartbreak because we need the distinct connection we have with our dogs? I love my husband and my children. I have wonderful friends and an engrossing, interesting career. I have such a wonderful, fulfilling life in so many ways. But nothing else in that full life makes me feel the way I feel when Tanner looks at me with intent, or the way Riley the Pug makes me laugh or the way I feel when my horse pops his head up and nickers at me when I go to bring him in from pasture. So I guess I would say that it is that special connection, the one I can't get with anyone or anything else, that makes me walk into this heartbreak over and over again. Walk in happily, knowingly and with joy in my heart.
Sheilah

 

[WendyDsMom]

Because they care!!!

Why do we love dogs so much?

Cats don't feel love ALL the time, Birds talk back (my parrots have too much attitude), the iguana is just there.
My dogs pay close attention to my face and my body language and they are so tuned in to my psyche that I never need to tell them when I am happy, sad, tired, or upset - they just react appropriately. Husbands can't even do that!!!!


Why are some people able to walk by a dog and some are not?
Because they have NO IDEA!!!

Why do we spend our time, money, and give our love to an animal that supposedly (I don't buy it!) is only trying to use us for our thumbs and food?


We know all this - yet we are impressed by the skill that these creatures have to make us do all they bid of us and we just don't mind. A kiss on the hand or a snuggle on the couch makes everything better!

Why does it bother us so much when they are sick, or worse, when they are getting ready to leave us and when they are gone?

Because we know they cannot care for themselves - that is our job. Their job is love and devotion with a lot of laughs; our job is good food, good love and a warm cozy place to sleep! We miss them when they go because they link to our hearts and minds and souls like no other being can. All without words!

Have you always been like this?

Yup. Since I was 2 and got my Poodle FiFi - then at 3 we got Bambi, my first GSD.

Is there a 12 step program and would you even care if there was?

I would track down and harm whomever comes up with a 12 step anti dog program... My puppy madness makes me happy! Most humans do not....

 

[Glow]

All animals

I can't find words to explain how much and what the reason is that I love dogs. It's not just dogs, its all animals.
A lot of times I find myself preferring animals to humans, they dont lie or steal or sin knowingly (chewing yiour new pair of shoes doesnt count! ) they offer love and loyalty and comfrt and lift your mood and play with you and they dont care what you look like, what you are, what your past is, they are always there to give love. Animals are amazing creatures and my life-long goal is to win the lottery and get the perfect shelter sorted for them worldwide. Dream big