Do you talk to your pets like a person?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 2:46 pm

It dawned on me today that i must do.

Most times i fill the bath ready for a long soak, the real Oscar, my beautiful persian jumps onto the side of the bath.

I have often said to him, as you do, 'You'll slip in there one day'.

Well today he did :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I've told him 'It's your own fault, I've warned you time and time again'.

Then i realised what i was doing

Oscar

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cars · Post by **cars** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:26 pm

Yes, some of the people here in FL especially, ride their little doggies in a "baby stroller!" Some even have a blanket over the doggies.

Yesterday, we were in a upscale department store here (Macy's) and along comes a woman that had her "2" little doggies in a stroller. They were barking, & barking all the way, and she is saying to them real loud, you know if you keep this up & don't stop being bad, we're just going to have to go home! Everyone all around couldn't help but to keep looking her! (And them!) :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:29 pm

cars;1153893 wrote: Yes, some of the people here in FL especially, ride their little doggies in a "baby stroller!" Some even have a blanket over the doggies.

Yesterday, we were in a upscale department store here (Macy's) and along comes a woman that had her "2" little doggies in a stroller. They were barking, & barking all the way, and she is saying to them real loud, you know if you keep this up & don't stop being bad, we're just going to have to go home! Everyone all around couldn't help but to keep looking her! (And them!) :wah: :yh_rotfl I don't take mine out in a buggy but i've certainly had that conversation with mine. :yh_rotfl

The other day i found myself saying to the puppy.... 'What are you doing'? I'd be rich if she'd told me :wah:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:32 pm

Do you talk to your pets like a person?
They aren't people? :-2

If I am mad at the other half, I know he'll tune me out. I talk to the animals about him and he listens to every word. :yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:34 pm

cars;1153893 wrote: Yes, some of the people here in FL especially, ride their little doggies in a "baby stroller!" Some even have a blanket over the doggies.

Yesterday, we were in a upscale department store here (Macy's) and along comes a woman that had her "2" little doggies in a stroller. They were barking, & barking all the way, and she is saying to them real loud, you know if you keep this up & don't stop being bad, we're just going to have to go home! Everyone all around couldn't help but to keep looking her! (And them!) :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl I could see me now with my cats in a buggy!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I always talk to my cats, one question I ask, 'is he good boy?'

they are looking to say back to me, 'my god is she ever stupid!':-5

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:41 pm

Peg;1153898 wrote:

If I am mad at the other half, I know he'll tune me out. I talk to the animals about him and he listens to every word. :yh_rotfl

Oh, that is great! :wah:

Of course I talk to the critters, they talk more to me than the hubby can.....he chases Won Ton around and tells him "no" when he is doing something wrong. Won Ton of course ignores him, and whines to me.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:09 pm

Sometimes :wah:

They know around 15 - 20 one word commands and they understand tone of voice and whatever energy i'm projecting at the time so i think its pretty fair to say they have a rough idea about where i'm at. The more i'm around dogs the more i prefer them to people tbh

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:31 pm

oscar;1153866 wrote: It dawned on me today that i must do.

Most times i fill the bath ready for a long soak, the real Oscar, my beautiful persian jumps onto the side of the bath.

I have often said to him, as you do, 'You'll slip in there one day'.

Well today he did :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I've told him 'It's your own fault, I've warned you time and time again'.

Then i realised what i was doing

Oscar

My cat Pippin used to do that, she'd perch on the side of the bath and we'd have a chat. We both used to escape to the bathroom for some peace. She always dangled her tail in and I'd laugh at her flicking the water off it. Pippin fell in on more than one occasion though :wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 4:42 pm

Betty Boop;1153942 wrote: My cat Pippin used to do that, she'd perch on the side of the bath and we'd have a chat. We both used to escape to the bathroom for some peace. She always dangled her tail in and I'd laugh at her flicking the water off it. Pippin fell in on more than one occasion though :wah: :wah: Oh i wish you could have seen it. He thought he was so cool perched on the edge and then SPLOSH :yh_rotfl Don't they run round in circles so funny as well when they get out? :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:00 pm

What they aren't human?? I have always talked to the animals in my life they are some of the best listeners ever. They are always ready to listen and be right there with you when ever you need them. :-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:31 pm

oscar;1153952 wrote: :wah: Oh i wish you could have seen it. He thought he was so cool perched on the edge and then SPLOSH :yh_rotfl Don't they run round in circles so funny as well when they get out? :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Yes they do, then when they've recovered their dignity, and you're still laughing at the memory, they give you such a shocking filthy look like maybe you pushed them :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:57 pm

I've always talked to my pets like a person, they've always felt kinda like they were my children and i talk to them that way! :-4

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:31 pm

Betty Boop;1154011 wrote: Yes they do, then when they've recovered their dignity, and you're still laughing at the memory, they give you such a shocking filthy look like maybe you pushed them :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl Yeah I got that look that said 'It's all your fault'. :yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:34 pm

Hope6;1154037 wrote: I've always talked to my pets like a person, they've always felt kinda like they were my children and i talk to them that way! :-4

me to, my cats are my kids!

Jack, get off the table!:-5:-5:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:47 pm

I yell at the squirrels to get out of my trash can. Usually something foul:wah:

Post by **Peter Lake** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:54 pm

Jester;1154084 wrote: I often look a my dog and say to her that 'people just dont understand'... and she bows her head and puts her paw across her nose.

I talk to her a lot actually, and ocasionally she'll answer me back with a groan or a bark. And she's usually right to. Good Evening Jester,

We have three dogs but as far as i'm concerned they all know exactly what I'm saying. :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:56 pm

Jester;1154094 wrote: But they are mammals, not birds, why say something fowl?:-2:D

they are still disgusting creatures!:wah: You should see the way I talk to mice!:sneaky: One day I saw one under our tv stand and threw soem poison under there....the thing came out...it looked drunk so I stepped on it's tail, picked it up with a sock & threw it down the toilet. Hubs was grossed out.:wah:

Post by **Peter Lake** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:00 pm

Jester;1154094 wrote: But they are mammals, not birds, why say something fowl?:-2:D She's too 'chicken' to say it to the dogs.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:09 pm

Jester;1154110 wrote: Howdy Pete! How ya feelin?

Im sure my dog knows what I'm sayin, the little thing knows when Im feeling ill too, back when I had my BP problem I noticed shes was particularly clingy, and if I tried ot get up out of bed alone she'd bark and get my wife- it was liek she knew I wasnt safe to get up alone- if she can figure that out, I know she understand the deeper things of life when I explain it to her!

Empathic them little things are.

Of course I hope some of them learn where not to drop a dogbomb- :wah:

there is nothing more stinkier than a dog fart

Post by **Peter Lake** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:17 pm

Jester;1154110 wrote: Howdy Pete! How ya feelin?

Im sure my dog knows what I'm sayin, the little thing knows when Im feeling ill too, back when I had my BP problem I noticed shes was particularly clingy, and if I tried ot get up out of bed alone she'd bark and get my wife- it was liek she knew I wasnt safe to get up alone- if she can figure that out, I know she understand the deeper things of life when I explain it to her!

Empathic them little things are.

Of course I hope some of them learn where not to drop a dogbomb- :wah: Thanks for asking. Just an uncomfortable night tonight but I'll be back off to bed soon.

There is no doubt that they know when your ill. Or in the wife's case, in a mood.

The pup hasn't got it as much as the older two but they certainly become clingy when your feeling ill. In Julie's case more than myself. If she's really ill, there's a power struggle in the house. The male gets extremely dominent and we have to have 'words'.

What breed do you have Jester?

Post by **Peter Lake** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:21 pm

Jester;1154114 wrote: Oh I got in big trouble for mouse stomping down at my son's school... the thing ran out, the kids screamed, I stomped, then had to heel walk to clean it off my boot. My son laughed, one girl fainted, and the teacher lost the kids attention for the rest of the day.

I'm with ya, stomp and stomp fast! :yh_rotfl The wife will pick mice up in her hands, take them for a walk and release them back into the community. Rats as well. She has no fear of any rodent. Infact, if she had her way, they would all be living in the house.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:22 pm

Jester;1154114 wrote: Oh I got in big trouble for mouse stomping down at my son's school... the thing ran out, the kids screamed, I stomped, then had to heel walk to clean it off my boot. My son laughed, one girl fainted, and the teacher lost the kids attention for the rest of the day.

I'm with ya, stomp and stomp fast! :yh_rotfl

I got rid of the mouse problem finally! But with loads of glue traps/poison, etc. This one mouse looked stoned:wah:, very easy to step on. The weird thing was it happened right in the middle of the living room:wah: and I had to look around fast to see what was available to pick it up with.:wah: Oh yes, that dirty sock on the floor under the table...how convenient!:wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:15 pm

qsducks;1154117 wrote: I got rid of the mouse problem finally! But with loads of glue traps/poison, etc. This one mouse looked stoned:wah:, very easy to step on. The weird thing was it happened right in the middle of the living room:wah: and I had to look around fast to see what was available to pick it up with.:wah: Oh yes, that dirty sock on the floor under the table...how convenient!:wah: Do we talk to our Pets like a person? hmmmmm Conversation betwen Pete and Puppy this afternoon.

Pete:.... What have you got? Oh God that's disgusting. Give it to me now. ROSIE, i said give it to me now. Don't you dare run off. ROSIE I said bring it here. Bring it here NOW. What have you got in your mouth? You disgusting puppy. Spit it out. Spit it out NOW. ROSIE I SAID NOW. Don't you dare run off again...................................

Julie..... go and sort you YOUR dog out. :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:28 pm

Who dat puddytat ?

Simone dat puddytat ?

Prettyface simone !

Meeew...meeew Simone.

Fuzzy fluffy Simone !

Yes thats what I say to the cat. Then she drools on my face.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:48 pm

Nomad;1154949 wrote: Who dat puddytat ?

Simone dat puddytat ?

Prettyface simone !

Meeew...meeew Simone.

Fuzzy fluffy Simone !

Yes thats what I say to the cat. Then she drools on my face.

As long as she doesn't sit on yer face, your Ok :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:50 pm

oscar;1154954 wrote: As long as she doesn't sit on yer face, your Ok :wah:

Thank you for speaking to me.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:57 pm

Nomad;1154957 wrote: Thank you for speaking to me. Great Dirty minds think alike

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:00 pm

oscar;1154962 wrote: Great Dirty minds think alike

Dont drag me down into your own little private hell.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:04 pm

Nomad;1154965 wrote: Dont drag me down into your own little private hell. :yh_rotfl You'd like here :yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:06 pm

oscar;1154968 wrote: :yh_rotfl You'd like here :yh_rotfl

So this is a my hell is better than your hell thing now ?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:56 am

Nomad;1154970 wrote: So this is a my hell is better than your hell thing now ? My hell is pretty groovy right now. :driving::driving::guitarist

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:13 am

Of course, I have conversations with my Scrappy all day long. Infact during play he talks back..I will try and record it one day.

Sometimes on our walkies I play hide and seek with him and once I was laughing hysterically at him as he stopped running so fast his back legs sort of went over his head and this couple appeared, took one look me this mad woman and off they went, no hello or doggy bum sniffs...:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:15 am

Chezzie;1155213 wrote: Of course, I have conversations with my Scrappy all day long. Infact during play he talks back..

The question is not whether you talk to scruffy and play hide and seek with him but is there really a scruffy

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:18 am

Nomad;1155216 wrote: The question is not whether you talk to scruffy and play hide and seek with him but is there really a scruffy

who is scruffy?? I think he is in your mind dear:-2:-3:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

My Scrappy is having a good lick of his crown jewels right now and the dog is outside:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:22 am

Chezzie;1155219 wrote: who is scruffy?? I think he is in your mind dear:-2:-3:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

My Scrappy is having a good lick of his crown jewels right now and the dog is outside:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

So thats how it is over there :-3

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:23 am

Nomad;1155223 wrote: So thats how it is over there :-3

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:28 am

Nomad;1155223 wrote: So thats how it is over there :-3 My dog was licking his bollocks one day and Mr O said 'God, I wish i could do that'. I said 'give him a cookie and he might let you' :yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:36 am

oscar;1155228 wrote: My dog was licking his bollocks one day and Mr O said 'God, I wish i could do that'. I said 'give him a cookie and he might let you' :yh_rotfl

Sick

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:52 am

qsducks;1155233 wrote: Sick

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl Yeah, Pete was nearly sick when i said it :yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:54 am

oscar;1155243 wrote: :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl Yeah, Pete was nearly sick when i said it :yh_rotfl

that's what they call the perfect "opening". Say something stupid and it's called got ya!

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:54 am

Chezzie;1155213 wrote: Of course, I have conversations with my Scrappy all day long. Infact during play he talks back..I will try and record it one day.

Sometimes on our walkies I play hide and seek with him and once I was laughing hysterically at him as he stopped running so fast his back legs sort of went over his head and this couple appeared, took one look me this mad woman and off they went, no hello or doggy bum sniffs...:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

poor Scrappy!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

good thing I don't take my cats for a walk!

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I talk to them, and they talk back to me...cats are so smart!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:58 am

Odie;1155248 wrote: poor Scrappy!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

good thing I don't take my cats for a walk!

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I talk to them, and they talk back to me...cats are so smart!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I once saw a woman walking her cat on a leash. Very weird. Oh yes cats are smart...my mum's cats think taking down Christmas ornaments are fun. But at the same time they are annoying...digging up the garden and having little cat fights at nighttime and right on the side of my house! All you have to do is say "boo" and they scatter.:wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:59 am

oscar;1155228 wrote: My dog was licking his bollocks one day and Mr O said 'God, I wish i could do that'. I said 'give him a cookie and he might let you' :yh_rotfl

You know what that means dont you ?

Hes tried.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:00 am

qsducks;1155250 wrote: I once saw a woman walking her cat on a leash. Very weird. Oh yes cats are smart...my mum's cats think taking down Christmas ornaments are fun. But at the same time they are annoying...digging up the garden and having little cat fights at nighttime and right on the side of my house! All you have to do is say "boo" and they scatter.:wah: My cats are as thick as two short planks of wood. I'm on here now as i'm actually waiting for the vet to come out to Peanut my persian. She's gone very boney over the last few weeks and i think she's on her way out. Just old age..... What can i do?

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:01 am

Nomad;1155251 wrote: You know what that means dont you ?

Hes tried.
So that's why he bit him :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:02 am

qsducks;1155250 wrote: I once saw a woman walking her cat on a leash. Very weird. Oh yes cats are smart...my mum's cats think taking down Christmas ornaments are fun. But at the same time they are annoying...digging up the garden and having little cat fights at nighttime and right on the side of my house! All you have to do is say "boo" and they scatter.:wah:

believe it or not......they are trained not to touch my plants.

it took perseverance and a strong no....but it worked.