Hunting Dogs Are Like Kids
Kids are great and I have dealt with them personally and professionally. I thought that dogs would be much easier. Was I ever wrong. The similarities between dogs and children are uncanny, and quite comical. Here’s what I’ve observed with our two GSP hunting dogs. See how close it is to children:
- Love to play with things that are not their toys
- They can have phobias / fears
- They are vocal when they want something
- When they’re hurt they cry for you
- They try to put everything in their mouth
- Can struggle with them sitting still for family photos
- Playtime is on their minds 24/7
- They can turn a room upside down in seconds
- Can have separation anxiety
- They can be fussy eaters, but love cold cuts, hotdogs and cheese-sticks
- After a long day of playing, they will fight to stay awake and fall asleep in your arms or lap in the case with Bella and Cooper
Comments
I currently have a six month old, and a 2 yr. old German Shepherd, and there are definitely some similarities.
The one thing you don't have on the list, that applies to me anyway, is they both get jealous.
Our White GSD constantly competes for as much attention as he thinks the little one is getting.
Sometimes it's very comical, and sometimes it's annoying as heck.
Great post, though, and oh so true.
Posted by: Arthur | April 10, 2009 11:42 AM
Our year old Springer would rather stay outside when it is time to come inside after running and playing. She will run in the other direction.
I know a few children who would rather play until the sun goes down too. ;)
Posted by: CDGardens | April 17, 2009 09:34 PM
Arthur: Bella and Cooper can be jealous of each other, too, especially when they vie for our attention. Bella must have invented the saying "ladies first," as she fights to get through the door ahead of Cooper, out/in of the car before Copper, etc.
CDGardens: Cooper is the same way. He goes to bed with play on his mind and wakes up with play on his mind. And constantly plays all day--ball, frisbie--you name it and he'll play.
Posted by: deborah | April 24, 2009 12:00 PM