Folks who own dogs...do you see your dog as just a dog or a member of the family?

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NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
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I'm so attached to my dog, she's a member of our family. She sleeps under the covers with me (damn dog thinks she owns the bed;)), she sits on my lap whenever I'm at the computer and she sits at my feet when I eat. She screams for me when I walk through the door and she's just a bundle of joy.

So the rest of you with dogs, how would you classify them?




Ohh, and let's keep this a dog thread. Cat's are a fuggin' disease plaguing the earth :D
 
Cyco

Cyco

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When I had a dog, I just saw it as a dog, although the kids probably saw it as somewhat like a sibling. I don't think I can get that attached to an animal (think that 's from the trauma of having to lose the family dog when I was really young, but that's another story). I still respect those that give their pets family status though.
 
thebestMAX

thebestMAX

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I like my cat a lot more than I liked a lot of members of my family. I know it would be the same for a dog. Better listeners and better advise from them.

Sorry, NFS4, but if you ever had a good cat you might change your mind. I got to play with a 150 LB Florida Panther (endangered) last weekend and Id like to see a dog like that one. :D
 
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Entity

Lifer
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I'm thinking the person who voted
Get real, it's just a fuggin' dog!
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doesn't really own a dog. Our dog (Neeko - pics will be up soon) is definitely a member of the family. :D

Rob
 
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Reliant

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I could not live without my dog. He always cheers me up after a bad day at work.
 
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TheOmegaCode

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I wouldn't say that I think of my dogs as members of my family. Why? I hate most of my family, I actually like my dogs...
 
pyonir

pyonir

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my sister has a dog. She is part of the family. I have two cats, they are part of the family. too bad i moved away and never see them anymore. :(
 
Linux23

Linux23

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okay, i love my dog and all....but no animal will ever share a bed with me....ever!



that's just fuggin sick man.
 
NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
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Originally posted by: Linux23
okay, i love my dog and all....but no animal will ever share a bed with me....ever!



that's just fuggin sick man.
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Huh?? How so?

I have a little Toy Poodle. She weighs 7 lbs and she's a house dog. She sleeps under the covers next to my stomach or behind my back...wherever she can stay the warmest.

My dog, Buttons
 
Maleficus

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Originally posted by: NFS4
I'm so attached to my dog, she's a member of our family. She sleeps under the covers with me (damn dog thinks she owns the bed;)), she sits on my lap whenever I'm at the computer and she sits at my feet when I eat. She screams for me when I walk through the door and she's just a bundle of joy.

So the rest of you with dogs, how would you classify them?




Ohh, and let's keep this a dog thread. Cat's a a fuggin' disease plaguing the earth :D
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HELL YEA!

my doggies are all members of the family and cats suck!

 
Linux23

Linux23

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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Linux23
okay, i love my dog and all....but no animal will ever share a bed with me....ever!



that's just fuggin sick man.
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Huh?? How so?

I have a little Toy Poodle. She weighs 7 lbs and she's a house dog. She sleeps under the covers next to my stomach or behind my back...wherever she can stay the warmest.

My dog, Buttons
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i don't know - i just have this thing where animals should not be sleeping in the same bed as another human being.

oh well, different strokes for different folks. cute dog BTW, almost looks like a toy. :)
 
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Bullhonkie

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Our dog is definitely a member of the family. And yes he sleeps with us (girlfriend and I) in the same bed depending on the season. He's a tiny one and gets cold really easily, so often times if he sleeps alone he'll be cold all night, especially during the winter. During the summer he'd rather sleep on the ground where it's cooler. He always wants on my lap too whenever I'm on the computer or watching TV, and he'll always move close enough to sit or lay right next to me whenever possible.

He also does this begging thing sometimes when you're eating - he'll sit straight up and kind of wave his paw up and down at you to get your attention. He can sit up like that pretty much indefinitely, and weird thing is we never taught him anything like it. I haven't been able to get a pic of him while he's doing that yet, because he stops as soon as he sees the camera. :(

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datalink7

datalink7

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Part of the family for sure.

And all my dogs can sleep with me if they want, even the big ones:)
 
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