The Human/Dog Connection

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A couple of recent memorial posts about dogs reminded me of this article, which someone posted a link to on the upland hunting forum I belong to.

There's a very deep bond between dogs and humans which doesn't seem to be there with other animals, and that is largely not understood.

That's really OK with me--we don't have to completely understand it to enjoy it and the bonds we have with our dogs. It goes back a long way.

There are some interesting ideas in the article.

Humanity's Best Friend: How Dogs May Have Helped Humans Beat the Neanderthals - Megan Garber - Technology - The Atlantic
 
Your dog will love you no matter what! It won't care how many guns you drag home, how much time you spend tinkering with your toys, ect. :D
 
After reading that article i am going to add this comment. The more people i meet the more i love my dog. Because dogs unlike people a dog does not care what you look like, or how much money you make. All that they ask for is to be fed and taken care of and they give lots of unconditional love in return.
 
I'm on my eighth German Shepherd. Years ago, I read this and it still rings true today. "THERE IS ONLY ONE SMARTEST DOG IN THE WHOLE WORLD, AND EVER LITTLE BOY OWNS HIM."
 
Man's best Friend!

I've had two Golden Retrievers in my life, they both have brought me years of happy memories and I couldn't really imagine the past 20 or so years without them.

RIP Chelsea.
 
When I was a kid in the Summer, everyday it was me and Tippy at the lake fishing. To this day I really can't find a better pal that I had back then.
 
As I sit here reading this, The love of my life, Heidi, is sitting next to me licking her butt.
Dang, I love that girl.

Wingmaster
 
A special bond between a man and a good dog. It's hard to explain
and i'm not a writer but as i'm typing this my buddy, "Rudy"
is laying next to me and tapping on my arm everytime i quit
scratching his back. Our pets give us love unconditionally.
Here's my buddy:
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Chuck
 
I miss all my old 4 legged friends. Sheba, Otto, Chico, Zeke, Kane, and Kris, every one different, every one special. I've had Dolly (avatar) for over 12 years now. She has been the strangest, and least affectionate, of the bunch, but I love her just like I did the others.
 
It's very odd to me but if anyone had told me years ago how I'd feel about my dog I would have though they were insane. I can't explain it as most probably can't. There is a unique relationship with these furry friends that is totally different and deeper in many respects than for many others...for me anyway.

My boy in the past two years has had problems with corneal ulcers. the first time was in late 2009 and it took months to heal even after antibiotics and a grid keratotomy, debriding that area and rechecking weekly with a stain dropped in his eye and looked at with a special black light. All in all it cost me about $950. About a year later the same thing happened to the other eye but they got it under control and healed in less time than before.

I hope it never happens again but I'd do all I could for him regardless. He's priceless and I'd do for him like I would a three year old grand child. They are special indeed. Some see them as a yard ornament or leave them out in freezing weather. My boy sleeps beside me in his crate within a few feet every night and we eat together each meal. I trim his nails, brush his teeth, groom him twice a week clean his ears and give plenty of belly rubs. Yep, love that boy dearly.

Guys at work talk about their kids/grand kids and I just smile and tell them, kids are for people who can't have dogs.:)
 
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I'm a true dog lover and I can't understand how some people treat their dogs. I couldn't sleep at night knowing what I see on TV is true and has happened and how the slightest thing will cause some to just give them up as if they're noting but an old rag.
 
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You might be a dog guy if...

You have serious conversations with others re the relative merits of different vacuum cleaners. :D

The comb in your pocket contains foxtails & clumps of hair that in no way resembles your own.

You have as much hair as I do & still carry a comb.

You consider dog hair a condiment.

The pockets in every piece of clothing you own have biscuit crumbs in the bottoms.

It makes your day when the checker at Walmart puts your items in several of the smaller bags vice one big one.

You get outraged when there is talk of outlawing plastic bags at grocery stores.

The back of your vehicle resembles an aisle at Petco, but with more loose hair.

You remember to toss an extra bottle of water in the back seat but forget your coffee.
 
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I don't know who the fool was who coined the saying "Money can't buy love." But he has never been to a animal shelter. The older I get the more I like dogs. I actualy always LIKED them. But I didn't really appreciate them when I was younger.
 
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ColColt;
That was one of the most moving pieces I've ever read. Thanks for posting it. Dogs are pure devotion and never ask for much.
 
I like my dogs more than I like most people.They are more faithful and understanding when you're having a bad day. I also wouldn't let most people chew up my flip flops. LOL!
 
When Gracie jumped out the car window at 55 mph, I was really pissed that the window had been open, and even more pissed about the $2500 it cost to repair her broken pelvis. But there wasn't really any choice.

It's not like I have a lot of cash on hand. If the same thing happened to another of my dogs today, I would not be able to pay the bill.
 
You'd be surprised at the people that would have just kept going. Others would have had her put down or just have left her there. I salute you for your concern, integrity and for taking care of her!!
 
ColColt said:
You'd be surprised at the people that would have just kept going. Others would have had her put down or just have left her there. I salute you for your concern, integrity and for taking care of her!!
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I can't take credit for stopping, as I was not there. My wife had Gracie in the car, and had the window part way down. I would have stopped, of course, but had I been in the car, the window would not have been open that far in the first place. I used to harp on the subject, and insist the windows not be open enough for a dog to get out. Shelly won't make the same mistake again, I'm sure.
 
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