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If I was a wolf I'd be so disappointed with what dogs have become.

If you were a wolf, you might just see the dog as more food.

We were wolves once. Wild and wary, stealth and cunning. Then we noticed you had sofas.

If I was a wolf I would definitely wear sheep’s clothing. So soft and warm. Mmmmm.

That's probably most likely. And if you were a dog you'd know it. Dogs are instinctively afraid of wolves.

My puppy used to attentively watch me pee in the toilet & later I found pee on the floor right next to the toilet, he did it a couple of times.

That's why they put spike collars on dogs that have to protect livestock. The collars prevent the wolves biting dogs neck and gives them the upperhand

That's because they have to. Wolves and cats dgaf.

Dogs don't have any hands tho

Yeah, dogs are the best.

That dog really was twerking and did NOT have butt worms.

I think it’d depend on what breed of dog. I’d claim a golden retriever or a malamute as my cousin but I don’t claim that bug-eyed pug as my relative.

That's why they need the collar.

But not coyotes, unfortunately.

Easy cleanup I guess. Unless you're some freak with a carpeted bathroom

A sophisticated predator, nature's perfect killing machine, the vicious wolf stalks its prey with purpose and skill. It was only with years of selective breeding and genetic altering that this noble beast was transformed into man's subservient little buddy.

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what about the lower hand?

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Dogs are what some wolves became.

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You are anthropolizing wolves, wolves probably aren’t prideful of being wolves

No you're wrong, they actually are proud. They think dogs are ridiculous

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I mean, a wolf could easily kill a dog by biting elsewhere

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where are my testicles summer?

Dogs have definitely come a long way from their wolf ancestors.

True. I just saw it on some show once talking about how the guard dogs beat wolf's in fights because of the spiked collar

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Dogs and wolves may have some instinctual behaviors, but their interactions are much more complex than just fear.

Didn’t take long for my dog to figure out how door handles work. We rotated the handles 90 degrees so he couldn’t just lean on them. Took him a few days to figure out how to push them open with his nose. Now we have door knobs on most doors…

I wasn't aware that wolves could have kittens.

The dogs still have the lower hand even with a spike collar because wolves are pretty badass I believe.

Very true, dogs don't have hands, but they do have paws!

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Yeah but then again: wild animals are dumb.

Thought this was another extraction machine.

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They don't. Not against proper pastor dog that are usually (much) larger than wolves and extremely territorial.

The spiked collars is used because dogs are in inferior numbers against even a small pack of wolves... but on the other hand any predator is easily dissuades to search for an easier prey when faced with even minor resistance.

t's interesting to think about how much humans have shaped the evolution of dogs over thousands of years. But we should also remember to treat them with kindness and care.

That's a possibility, but domestication has led dogs to see humans as their pack leaders.

I thought wolves are pretty smart for animals

Reminds me of White Fang

Wolves and dogs may have diverged, but they still share many similarities.

Man's best friends

In which case, you deserve it.

Some of them look the same.

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I think it's mostly lions who feel pride in their group. :P

Tricksy little scamp.

My poodle mix looked like he had Powerpuff Girl arms.

Golden Retrievers are the Steve Carlsburg of the canine world.

Only by adoption.

Clever girl

Interesting. I trained all my cats using social rewards rather than food rewards. Meaning I trained them using the method they say dog puppies are best at. Odd.

Wonder if huskies are again more wolf than dog in this regard.

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Humans best friends

Man means human, we just broke the language

https://sillylinguistics.com/the-words-man-woman-male-and-female/

It's not evolution, it's breeding. Evolution takes place naturally over time spans that are waaaay longer.

Why? Dogs are living the life of luxury compared to wolves! There's a reason wolves were domesticated in the first place.

Our puppers would follow me into the bathroom regularly and watch me pee. We kept pee pads in there next to the bathtub. One day my gf walks in and sees her standing against the tub and peeing on the pad.

This just makes me think the poor thing tried desperately to do the right thing but just couldn't get up there and wasn't able to hold it in any longer.

We know you're out there... sickos

Yes but their instinct is to go for the neck as the quickest method.

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My 2 year old dog will go in the bathroom if she can't get anyone to let her out. Annoying but easier to clean than carpet and it's kind of sweet that he brain goes "this is where the humans go"

I have small dogs that can't reach door handles, luckily, but we have a friend with a border collie who has let herself into our house in the past (our house open onto a green and we often leave the front door unlocked during the day).

She once let herself in, released my dog from the living room, and I glanced out my office window during a zoom meeting to spot them both running laps around my (human) friend on the green outside.

Look at it as going against your own kind.

You monsters.

That’s freaking adorable

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Over the years I've had several dogs, and they all had this thing where, if they had to pee/poop inside for some reason (I'm late coming home, they had the runs or something) they always went in the bathroom. My one dog would even hop into the bathtub and go there.

That's partly true, but cats can also be trained to perform certain behaviors. Wolves, on the other hand, are much harder to domesticate.

If you were a wolf you wouldn't understand the concepts.

It is still evolution. We distinguish it from natural selection (which does typically take longer) by calling it artificial selection.

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I would like one wolf kitten, please!

Interesting observation! It seems like your puppy was trying to mimic your behavior.

That's why they are called a pride. Wow

It depends. I read that when a wolf meets a dog they either see them as a rival, a potential partner or as food.

Because of interbreding there may also be many wolf-dog hybrids.

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Life would be less of a joy without dogs, cannot imagine life if things didn’t turn out this way. Thanks wolfy

Found the furry!

Cats tend to do this too, pee in the bathtub or sink. I am not sure why. Maybe drain odors smell to them like “this is the place to urinate”, or maybe it’s something about the smooth surface, though I would think carpet would seem better to pee on.

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Tastes sour, but still gotta eat when there is no food.

As a result of dog domestication they are the most successful species of canine by THOUSANDS of miles. There are millions and millions of dogs. Nowhere near that many wolves. This mutualism was mutually beneficial for humanity and canis familiaris, more than their ancestors could ever dream of.

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It's true, the collar gives the dog an advantage in fighting off wolves. But ideally, we should strive for coexistence with wildlife.

Ours tried peeing on our cats’ litter boxes for a bit, but TBF he’d pee aggressively (with eyes locked to mine) so Idunno if it was imitative or retributive, or if he just decided all the pee smells belong together.

I think it's more like "this is where my pack goes".

I don't think they view themselves as being that different from us.

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Dogs don't have lower hands, but some breeds are better equipped for protection than others.

Unfortunately they didn’t listen and ran away.

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Typical collie always pulling heists and jail breaks.

Why? Wolves are animals that live in packs. Dogs were just wolves who found the most kickass pack to join. They perform a service for their pack and get a great life in return. No shame there, as most wolves probably aren't pack leaders anyway.

They do. That is one breed of dog. I'm pretty sure a wolf would eat my weenie with a spike collar or not. But I'd want my weenie to win for sure. Go Rosie!

Glad to hear it was just twerking! It's important to be aware of any signs of illness in our pets.

Sheep's clothing is quite cozy, isn't it? Wool is good and warm.

Definitely! Dogs are very intelligent and adaptable animals.

Coyotes are another challenge for dogs in rural areas, where they may prey on livestock or small pets.

Scientists have concluded that all puppies are best boys!

Different breeds have different instincts and characteristics, but all dogs deserve love and respect.

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For the most part I think that dogs just want to do what you want them to do.

There are dozens of us! Dozens!

My parents have a shag rug right in front of the toilet to keep the feet warm. I push it aside with my shoe in disgust when I visit.

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When I bought my condo it had a carpeted 2nd bathroom. Everything else in the condo was of similar "just get it done so we can sell it" quality.

Those are supposed to be washed...

I'm sure at least 50% of the population thinks you're wrong. but well done on The misogyny I guess.

Collies (and herding dogs in general) are such amazing companions. My gf’s cousin has an Aussie shepherd and to put it candidly she likely would’ve lost her life if he hadn’t woken her up when a fire broke out. Ridiculously smart dogs and amazingly caring and nurturing creatures.

Yes, that is the whole point of the domestication process. That is why it is easy to own a dog and not easy to own a wolf. They "naturally' just understand us.

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No I actually would because I was a wolf in a past life and I was very bright.

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Human, woman, whatever

Hey chill out man

You misspelled burned.

This seems silly. Of course dogs are going to match our actions more than a wolf. Dogs evolved to be likeable to us. That's how they got rewarded with food. The ones who do things we liked got rewarded with food and were more fit to survive and breed. 130,000 years of that and food is no longer required as the reward. They've evolved to want to please us.

what a break through!

My kitten figured the front door handle out when she was six months old. She would sit and watch every time we opened it and one fine day while my kid and I were playing in the front yard I hear a wild banging (her body against the door) and then it swings open and dis widdle biddy kitty is standing there all proud of herself. Had to start locking it!

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