Cats vs dogs

[blindreper1179]

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I went to arizona to hang out with family on my father's side and when I came back, I found out that my hamsters had died

they were killed by my other hamster, who had killed them and ate them because no one fed them while I was away

RIP BIJOU, PENELOPE, AND HAMTARO

Had the same thing happen to me except I forgot to feed them =(

[korny]

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Training a cat is nothing like training a dog. Training a cat is more tricking it into doing something you want and to actually train a cat requires far more work than a dog and even then, it won't give you the same results as a well trained dog and it's not something most even people do. Most people just accept the nature of the cat and say" yeah, that's just how he/she is" whereas with a dog, the fault lies with the owner whether or not a dog has annoying traits.

I have no preference either way I'm not really an animal person but a well trained dog is awesome. So is a really chill cat. So to say one is more annoying than the other well, that would depend on either the nature of the cat, or the training of the dog.

[Izzy]

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Isn't training any animal essentially trying to trick it to do what you want through positive or negative reinforcement? They will never actually understand your request or actually want to do it.

[Pseudo Enigma]

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I have no preference either way I'm not really an animal person but a well trained dog is awesome. So is a really chill cat. So to say one is more annoying than the other well, that would depend on either the nature of the cat, or the training of the dog.

hmph you're no fun ;p. I guess I have to agree though. Even though my preferences lean towards cats I have to say I've met a number of dogs that are quite amazing.

[korny]

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Isn't training any animal essentially trying to trick it to do what you want through positive or negative reinforcement? They will never actually understand your request or actually want to do it.

Sure, dogs just respond better than cats do and to the same thing time and time again. Cats require more creativity and you typically won't get the same results. No one sees a chill cat and goes "wow, she's so well trained!" Usually the cat is just chill or responsive in whichever way by nature

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2014/04/cat_intelligence_and_cognition_are_cats_smarter_than_dogs.html

[Reincarnate]

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How did this turn into a discussion about training, lol

[Pseudo Enigma]

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How did this turn into a discussion about training, lol

you can't say you didn't see that coming. The typical argument against cats is "my dog can do tricks, so it's automatically better than your smelly cat"

[Poison-]

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Cats suck

[Syhto]

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a lot of dogs can't really be trained tho. this thread is like... idk, comparing snails to whales or something. they are both unique and separate species, you don't necessarily have to choose one over the other

it may be for shits and giggles but its tired

*sips tea*

[AlexDest]

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both because i'm an indecisive shit

[NeoMasterPie]

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i like all pets equally, although i find most breeds of cats cuter than most breeds of dogs with exceptions on both sides (huskies, corgis, shibas and dachshunds <3) which heavily influences my choice don't judge me

gonna restrain myself and not post pictures of my cats but i have the most playful and affectionate maine coon (not purebred i'm assuming since he was found sick in the dirt as a kitten about 3 years ago) and he is the best. his respiratory system is messed up so his meows sound like "keehh.."

i also have a calico colored god-knows-what-breed that follows me around like a dog and has major separation anxiety, whether it be scratching the bathroom door when i'm in there or howling when i leave the house

[Reincarnate]

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dogs = too much maintenance for me

[Reincarnate]

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...meow

[korny]

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a lot of dogs can't really be trained tho

Not if you're a dominant pack leeeder

[Reincarnate]

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I trained my cat to play fetch

checkmate