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  “I think dogs are overrated pets because they are just animals”
  Are you suggesting that a pet cactus would be better instead?
context: This must be written by a cat.  I knew they were smart, but I didn't know they could type. >
  
  BRILLIANT! >
  
  Says someone who clearly never owned a dog >
  
  You’re right i’ve never owned a dog. However i do own 3 cats and 2 bird and some people criticize me for taking my birds to an exotic vet when they’re not okay because ‘its just a bird’ but if people go around saying: why do you take your dog to a vet? It’s just a dog, then everyone is like: no its a family member and we love him. >
  
  So be angry at those people who mitigate your relationship with your pet birds, don't attack an entire species of animal because you've never had a pet dog. >
  
  Im not attacking anyone (line 12) >
  
  Your thinly veiled "all pets are good" doesn't totally mask the overall "fuck dogs" tone from the rest of your post >
  
  I didn’t mean that. I think all pets are great. Dogs are just not the best pets like many people say >
  
  No, not like many people say. You say. >
  
  Yea your right even through I do love my dog but that’s just a natural human reaction to when you have a sentient creature in your house that your in charge of taking care of you develop an emotional bound between you and your pet same could be said for any animal. Many people don’t understand the bound between an owner and their pet or some just simply don’t like a specific animal. Just because and animal is popular that doesn’t mean everyone was the like that and I respect your opinion I try to respect everyone’s opinion and you are right. I have to admit as a runner I always dread encountering a dog on my run because more often than not while I’m running many people don’t know how to control their dogs which results in the dog lunging at me or sometimes even biting me, what’s worse is the people who leave their dogs off leash that’s just dangerous too the dog and people around the dog. I sound like a dog hater but I’m not I like dogs and I’m a dog owner myself but however dogs are a big responsibility not many people know how to take on an often the animal is blamed when the owner was at fault for not properly taking care of their pet. >
  
  My dog is literally better than 100% of the human race. >
  
  
  I think dogs are overrated pets because they are just animals. 
  
  I hate to be the one to break it to you, but most pets are just animals >
  
  I know but most people see dogs as family members while they criticize others for looking after their pets because they are not dogs >
  
  no, you can't teach any animal to do the same tricks as a dog.... and dogs are certainly way easier to train
  Dogs have literally been designed to be cute and friendly. Other animals are not >
  
  Firstly, yes you can. High five, spin, dead, sit, those are all tricks you can teach a cat or bird or even a rabbit. Sure I admit that it will be harder but it’s definitely not impossible.
  Second, dogs are cute but so are other animals >
  
  birds and rabbits are not all animals lmao. Many animals are too dumb or non affectionate, like some fish and reptiles >
  
  Please get your scientific facts straight. Dogs' ability to learn is not unique but certainly extremely rare, and their coexistence with humans is built around it. They're animals that do jobs. Like herding sheep or guiding the blind.
  And the love of dogs for their owners goes way beyond food. Again, that's basic science, there's tons of research. >
  
  Certainly unpopular, upvote. >
  
  Well, all dogs are weak wolves that have been domesticated which does in fact make them "better" than your typical rodent of bird. It also depends on how involved you want to be your pet. >
  
  I do think dogs love us and are attached to us. Even if you don't feed them directly, they seem excited to just be around people, getting attention and playing and stuff. I have a dog but have never been a dog person because they take a lot of your time and energy. Everyone has their preference in pets. I still prefer cats, but I still love my dog. It's pretty obvious when I come home and he's all over me and excited that I'm back. I only give him food like once a week because it's in a large feeder. Along with treats every now and then. A dogs instinct is to stick with family in packs. So I do think they get attached >
  
  a lot of people treat dogs like full on humans which is very weird and yes do mostly think they are with us for free stuff and having everything handed to them so that’s why they love us there are a lot of humans who act similarly also >
  
  Some dog breeds have been ruined. But it is perfectly possible to get a dog which hasn't been inbred. My dog is a village mutt and incredibly healthy with classic lines. 
  Dogs are highly trainable, adapted over thousands of years as human companions and you can take them outside with you.
  You might say that the pets you prefer are underrated, but your own preferences don't take away from dogs being highly regarded and popular choices for a reason. >
  
  Yes you’re right maybe I sounded a bit rude but like you said some dog breeds are indeed ruiend.
  To get to your second point. You can take a lot of other animals outside. Sure you can’t walk with some of them but you can play with them outside. And you have special harnesses to put on other animals. So you can take other animals outside and have a good time
  Lastly read line 12 >
  
  
  but like you said some dog breeds are indeed ruiend
  
  So? Just don't get one of those breeds. Not that hard.
  
  You can take a lot of other animals outside. Sure you can’t walk with some of them but you can play with them outside. 
  
  I can take my dog with me on multi-day excursions or to the park. That's quite a bit different from taking a lizard outside and putting it on the grass for a bit.
  
  And you have special harnesses to put on other animals.
  
  My dog only needs a collar and leash to comply with leash laws. He's perfectly capable of walking alongside me without any restraint and returning when called.
  I don't need dogs to be the best pet ever. They're highly rated by people for a reason. Ultimately it's up to you to accept that others are going to have a different opinion and you're just as welcome to yours as they are to theirs. >
  
  It's true. >
  
  “Dogs are overrated pets because they are just animals”
  Wait…what pets have you owned that are not animals…?? >
  
  You win…unpopular opinion!
  Upvoted. >
  
  IMO, dogs are the only pets that can read your emotions. I had an experience with my dog when he was about 15 months old. My gf and I were talking about something and I got emotional, he was fast asleep and he woke up and came over to me and started poking me with his nose and distracting me from whatever was going on. I didn’t realize he was doing it until my gf told me what he was doing. I don’t think a lizard or snake would do that, but what do I know?