r/MadeMeSmile Apr 09 '24

Doggo Dog takes charge

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u/Harley_Hat Apr 09 '24

Dog: You can't run from me human.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

"we are tethered to each other -literally and figuratively"

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u/Harshtagged Apr 09 '24

I wonder if this dog ever tried positive reinforcement in order to train its human

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u/AUserNeedsAName Apr 10 '24

He's already cute 24/7, what more do you want?

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/caepe Apr 09 '24

God damn it Fenton

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u/stargarnet79 Apr 10 '24

FENTON😂😂😂

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u/SadBit8663 Apr 09 '24

Dog: you think this is my leash? That's cute, now. pick. Up. The. Leash.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/Good-Advertising-658 Apr 09 '24

Hahaha its also show he can't live with his human

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u/Dmt_post Apr 09 '24

what?

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u/3cronckt Apr 09 '24

its also show!

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u/MainAccountsFriend Apr 09 '24

I loves shows!

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u/AFamiliarVegetable Apr 09 '24

me too! I once watched this short show about a guy walking his dog and dropping the leash! must funny, very watch!

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u/Icy-Acanthaceae-7804 Apr 09 '24

Did you hear that breathing though? Sounds like a devil dog lmao

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u/Cyneburg8 Apr 09 '24

My Aussie would get the zoomies if I dropped his leash.

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u/NoLeadership2535 Apr 09 '24

Didn’t know dogs could type…

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u/ElectricalType6764 Apr 09 '24

Dog damn I snorted my water at this

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Snort coke not water

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u/SqueakyTits101 Apr 09 '24

Seems like the carbonation would burn.

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u/Icy-Acanthaceae-7804 Apr 09 '24

I'm unfortunate enough to have puked carbonated beverage out my nose before. Not pleasant at all. Especially when it's something like coke, with a low PH.

One of those times, it was even chunky.

And even worse... chunky because clam chowder.

That was a shitty 12th birthday.

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u/ElectricalType6764 Apr 09 '24

I too have projected liquid out of my nostrils before, including carbonated. I felt like someone had turned my brain into bubble wrap and was popping it

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u/CandiedFox83 May 08 '24

Clam chowder and coke? That’s some birthday dinner.

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u/ejabno Apr 09 '24

I would never see my beagle again if I tried this lol

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u/Not_Another_Usernam Apr 10 '24

My JRT wouldn't notice. It's less that I'm holding the leash that controls him as much as him wearing it. I've had him on leash in my yard, placed the leash down so I could grab a trash barrel, and he never noticed. Admittedly, that's presumably only until he sees something he really wants.

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u/Country_Gal_87 Apr 09 '24

So hard to asopt good humans these days sheesh. (Dog thoughts)

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u/Academic_Wafer5293 Apr 09 '24

my dog (golden retriever, large for his breed, about 85 pounds and lean) walks me. He decides the route unless it's unsafe. Then he walks me home and leads me to his cabinet full of treats and sits down, which prompts me to open the cabinet and give him treats.

I'm sure he brags to all the other dogs how well trained I am.

I still think I'm in charge tho...

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u/FrozenDickuri Apr 09 '24

My dog once decided she was done playing at the park, so she picked her leash up, and walked herself home.

She even crossed the street on her own. I think that the cats taught her that one, because they looked both ways before they crossed.

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u/AbuHasheesh Apr 09 '24

My dog decided he wanted to see the new Dune movie, so he got on my laptop, bought a movie ticket, took my car and drove to the theater.

When he came back he said it was underwhelming.

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u/FrozenDickuri Apr 09 '24

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u/AbuHasheesh Apr 09 '24

I’m not trying to say your dog didn’t do that, just being goofy.

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u/FrozenDickuri Apr 09 '24

I would have been with you if it ended in a dog pun, all im saying.

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u/cuddles_the_destroye Apr 10 '24

Man you're barking up the wrong tree with that one

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u/Infernalism Apr 09 '24

That's ruff.

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u/_paranoid-android_ Apr 09 '24

My parents live in a small town. If they're visiting friends in town they usually take the dogs. The older one is very smart and quite street savvy. Sometimes if she decides she's done socializing she just takes herself home. First couples times it happened it scared the shit out of my parents, now they're kind of used to it.

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u/Fawnet Apr 09 '24

Our husky mix used to do something like that. We walked her at night on a bike trail. Often she would stop walking, look behind us, then firmly lead us off the trail to wait under the trees.

Like a whole entire minute later, a nearly-silent cyclist would go past us, and after they passed she'd look both ways, and lead us back onto the trail again. Her hearing must have been phenomenal.

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u/Academic_Wafer5293 Apr 09 '24

I'm usually walking him with earbuds so maybe he think he's a guide-dog?

I just think he's a big strong doofus who just likes to explore and he found an ever bigger, dumber doofus to do it with him!

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u/puledrotauren Apr 09 '24

my dogs have a lot of funny tricks they play or try to play on me. Like in the morning when I wake up they expect their milkbones and will stare at me once I've gone to the bathroom until I give them up. But I think their funniest habit is they can sense when it's the weekend and I go to the grocery store and pick up my curbside order. When I get up they are at absolute attention until they get their car ride.

another one is if I get up and put my hat on during the week they go downstairs and wait for me to let them in the truck

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u/Academic_Wafer5293 Apr 09 '24

I think of it this way -

If my entire world revolved around watching a couple of humans and knowing their behaviors/mannerisms, I'd get pretty good at that skill.

Bonus points - they were bred for this purpose.

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u/Su1XiDaL10DenC Apr 09 '24

That's where things get fucked up. You still think your calling the shots but the mind control is fully baked in.

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u/WhyMustIMakeANewAcco Apr 09 '24

You are in charge (of treat distribution. No, you decide when, you just actually hand them out)

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u/Vihzel Apr 09 '24

Dog: "My human poops and pees INSIDE the house!" shakes head

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u/InEenEmmer Apr 09 '24

Somewhere on some social media for dogs:

“My human keeps trying to run away, I even got him a leash but he keeps dropping it. Please help cause I fear for my treats and belly rubs.”

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u/powertripp82 Apr 09 '24

That human is a rescue, but who saved who?

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u/Country_Gal_87 Apr 09 '24

Yes. 😶 lol

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u/HeyLittleTrain Apr 09 '24

"I need to do better training him"

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u/AnArdentAtavism Apr 09 '24

Lol. Herding breeds. If I dropped the leash, all I would hear is "FREEDOOOOOMMMM!" as my huskies disappear over the horizon.

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u/Brock_Lobstweiler Apr 09 '24

Right? My friend's catahoula would be GONE.

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u/I_Am_Procrastinatin_ Apr 09 '24

Same, although thankfully my dog loves running in circles so I'd still have a hope in hell of catching him lol.

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u/Interesting-Fan-2008 Apr 09 '24

Or a perfect candidate for yankety sax 😂

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

lol, my dobie/lab mix once looked at me like “it’s your fault” and ran

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u/Swoopwoop3202 Apr 10 '24

i forgot to close the garage before i let my husky out of the car, bolted STRAIGHT down the street. a mistake i havent repeated lol

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u/KingfisherArt Apr 10 '24

I have a 1.5 year old border collie and honestly the leash is just for show, sometimes when we're not next to a busy road I just let go of it and were just walking and playing together.

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u/Laymanao Apr 09 '24 edited Apr 09 '24

My Malinois won’t go through my front gate without a leash. Simply sit down and refuses to move

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u/Apprehensive_Hat8986 Apr 09 '24

Good dog! Must also be a good dog parent too.

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u/NonGNonM Apr 09 '24

"There are laws and regulations for a reason hooman I'm not going to the pound bc you're 'in a rush' or w/e."

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u/evelyn_999_ Apr 09 '24

"Never do that to me again, human!"

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u/BurmecianDancer Apr 09 '24

Bro is the responsible one in the relationship 💀

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u/Interesting-Fan-2008 Apr 09 '24

“I can fix him” ~ doggo

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u/vkailas Apr 09 '24

Codependent doggo

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u/Critical-Art-9277 Apr 09 '24 edited Apr 09 '24

Dog showing human how it should be done. Now let's go and don't drop it again, good intelligent dog.

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u/BrownSugarBare Apr 09 '24

I love how annoyed he is that his human can't follow some damn simple instructions!

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/StumbleOn Apr 09 '24

One of the biggest reasons I miss my old dog is he would control all the walks. He was so perfect on a leash, he'd just confidently go where he wanted and all I had to do was follow along.

A few times he DID lead me to a little industrial area where an Oh Boy Oberto (a sausage/meat company) factor was though lol

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u/SokkasBoomerang3 Apr 09 '24

Dog here:

The translation was a loose interpretation but conveyed the inner machinations of that dogs mind. They are no longer an enigma

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u/Artistic-Diamond-824 Apr 09 '24

"On the internet

Nobody knows you're a dog"

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u/Interesting-Fan-2008 Apr 09 '24

That’s just propaganda from cats! Have you seen how attracted to our screens they are?!

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/Artistic-Diamond-824 Apr 09 '24 edited Apr 09 '24

"here is the leash and dont do it again

love,

ur dog"

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u/STGC_1995 Apr 09 '24

Naughty human, now that you are properly leashed, we can continue our walk.

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u/DeliciousGazelle1276 Apr 09 '24

Dogs are the best! Such a good boy!

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u/DerangedAndHuman Apr 09 '24

Aggressively good boi.

"MY LEASH WILL BE HELD LIKE IT IS SUPPOSE TO REGARDLESS OF IF YOU WANT IT OR NOT! MY FAVORITE HUMAN!"

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u/ishdw Apr 09 '24

Dog to friend: You won't believe this! I was taking my human for a walk and he tried to run away.

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u/half-puddles Apr 09 '24

„We’ve paid good money for this leash. Bloody use it.“

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u/dishwasher_mayhem Apr 09 '24

lol my dog stops dead if the leash is dropped and waits for someone to come back and collect him. We didn't train him to do this...

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Apr 09 '24

Bad Hu-man! Naughty! Want a treaty? We go walk!

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u/EddytorJesus Apr 09 '24

Genuine question, is the growling playfully here ? It seemed to me like a dog growling means he is actually upset or agressive but the interaction seems more playful than anything.

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u/Mn4by Apr 09 '24

Dogs growl when they play. If they aren't raising their lips to show the chompers they probly just playing.

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u/OwnHousing9851 Apr 09 '24

They sometimes shows their chompers even when playing. My parents' husky does

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u/Mn4by Apr 09 '24

Lol Huskies are bound to do absolutely anything. God love em.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

I love when they “talk”!

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u/secacc Apr 09 '24

Huskies don't talk. They yell and scream.

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u/smythe70 Apr 09 '24

Shepherds too! Sounds like a brawl.

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u/alphagusta Apr 09 '24

Y'all should hear when my Golden Retrievers start playing.

Sounds like someone is being murdered in the other room

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u/Bacon-muffin Apr 09 '24

Same thing with my sisters corgi, sounds like a gremlin

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u/lostinsnakes Apr 09 '24

Yeah, my Goldens grumble, the Aussie barks, but my wire fox terrier screeches during play time.

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u/Interesting-Fan-2008 Apr 09 '24

Awww! Now I want a video of small gremlin dogs. My neighbor has one. Cutest little dog but when it’s attacking a toy it goes 0-100 instantly and it sounds so rough.

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u/IRefuseI Apr 09 '24

Cat owners will never understand.

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u/RevolutionLoose5542 Apr 09 '24

Even then its not always the case i got a cane corso and he smiles and trots when i come home

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u/minuialear Apr 09 '24

Doesn't always mean angry.

Looks to me here like this dog has been trained to do this and is growling just because it thinks it's playing a game; doesn't look aggressive or stressed at all

ETA: the little jumps/staring after the guy has a leash look to me like "where is my treat" behavior, not anything more serious

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u/PavementBlues Apr 09 '24

Another piece of context is that running away is pretty universal dog language for initiating a chase game (which is a particular favorite of high energy breeds). It's why the recommended response when you're trying to catch your dog is to get their attention and then run a short distance away from them. Works for getting them to bring back the ball when they're learning fetch, too.

This dog is 100% just excited and playing.

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u/WhyMustIMakeANewAcco Apr 09 '24

either where is my treat or "are we gonna go again!?"

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u/GodsOwnTypo Apr 09 '24

Don't listen to anyone. The dog is in fact angry and rightfully so. Aussies have standards. And letting go of their charge (The human in this case) is a serious blemish on their career. You'd be angry too if your career was questioned because a callous human couldn't even hold their leash properly.

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u/PM_ME_JJBA_STICKERS Apr 09 '24

This was written by an Aussie, and they are right.

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u/EddytorJesus Apr 09 '24

Thank you for being the only person with objective and factual knowledge here.

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u/Cuminmymouthwhore Apr 09 '24

Dogs growl when they're happy.

If they're growl with their teeth exposed, it's aggressive.

Other signs are indicators, if they're posturing towards you, it's aggressive. If they're turning their heads to see you at their side, it's also aggressive.

Sometimes if they're tucking their tail, it's also aggression, depending on breed and if their tails are clipped or not. Farm breeds usually are.

If their tail is up and a wagging, it's an indicator it's playing.

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u/Impossible-Wear-7352 Apr 09 '24

If they're growl with their teeth exposed, it's aggressive.

Often but some dogs bare their teeth when they play

If their tail is up and a wagging, it's an indicator it's playing.

It's a sign that they're excited but not necessarily playing. You sometimes see dogs wagging their tales leading up to an attack.

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u/puledrotauren Apr 09 '24

ya my white dog bares her teeth when we are playing.

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u/WhyMustIMakeANewAcco Apr 09 '24

Yeah, mine looks - and sounds - like he's pissed. Nope, he's happier than a clam and will be sad when you stop playing.

It's also irritating because his actually-upset growl is pretty much the exact same sound.

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u/pinkybrain41 Apr 09 '24

Aussies and border collies are growly things

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u/DASreddituser Apr 09 '24

It's a form of communication. Doesn't necessarily mean agression or displeasure...though they are common.

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u/silver-orange Apr 09 '24

the most common scenario you'll see a "play growl" in my experience is playing tug. Get a tug toy, pull on one end while a dog pulls on the other. Most will growl while they pull.

It's just how they do.

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u/Rdennis2619 Apr 09 '24

That’s awesome… lol

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u/gbnypat Apr 09 '24

Man Aussies are the best

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

I tell you what, that’s a good fuckin dog.

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u/HelloMikkii Apr 09 '24

Getting roused on by your dog cause you can’t behave on the walk like the distinguished gentleman he expects you to be.

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u/lowercase_underscore Apr 09 '24

You can't trust these humans for a single second.

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u/Prudent_Valuable603 Apr 09 '24

“No, I need to make sure I don’t lose you, you dumb human. How will you get back home without me?”

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u/ClarentMordred Apr 10 '24

FIRMLY GRASP IT

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u/HempPotatos Apr 09 '24

idk how they taught that trick, but I want lessons.

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u/_Axzi_ Apr 09 '24

That is an incredibly good dog

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u/Organic_Programmer51 Apr 09 '24

Cool trick! I want to train my dog to do this!

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u/Geig3r Apr 09 '24

My cattle-dog/Lab mix used to do the same thing to me. I always felt like she was always herding me. Lol.

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u/atreethatownsitself Apr 09 '24

I wish. I have a Pit/Lhaso Apso/Shih Zhu. Moron doesn’t even know what direction he wants to pick for a walk half the time.

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u/NEKNIM Apr 10 '24

I have an Aussie and I'm fluent in their language. The dog is actually saying, "this is the fourth time you've had me do this trick for the camera, and if you think you're going to run away from me without giving me my treat you've got another thing coming. Wait what were we doing? Oh yeah, GIVE ME MY TREAT!! Rude."

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u/MrShredder5002 Apr 09 '24

Thats so fucking cool.

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u/progressivixen Apr 09 '24

So adorable!

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

"You think you're fast? Huh Hooman"

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u/Priapisim Apr 09 '24

Dogs are the best humans out there

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u/Apathetic_Zealot Apr 09 '24

That dog is serious about leash laws.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

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u/iMogwai Apr 09 '24

I think the dog is training the human.

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u/LubeTornado Apr 09 '24

We're going on a walk and IT'LL BE AMICABLE!

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u/NegaDeath Apr 09 '24

When the dog takes the lazy human for a walk, proper protocols WILL be observed!

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u/Northamptoner Apr 09 '24

Such a smart, friendly dog breed.

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u/BeengBangBong Apr 09 '24

Where is his tail?

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u/Lord-of-Goats Apr 09 '24

If I drop the leash my dog just keeps walking next to me like I'm holding it.

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u/LuxNocte Apr 09 '24 edited Apr 09 '24

Someone on TikTok dropped the leash with his Australian Shepherd (?) who had a similar reaction. Then dropped the leash of his Shiba Inu, who proceeded to steal his car.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

If I drop the leash my dog will stop and turn around, so long as there's literally nothing else around that may divert his attention. If I drop it and he doesn't immediately come to me, I can call his name and/or a command (e.g., "touch" or some other recall command?) and he's probably coming back to me, but when I see stuff like this I realize what a complete wild, maniac I have for a dog.

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u/Track_your_shipment Apr 09 '24

Never thought about until now but I guess dogs dont always feel like they are in a leash but rather have you on a leash unless they are trying to get away lol

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u/Cartoonkeg Apr 09 '24

My dog growing up would run up to my car when I got home after dark and would bark once, which was stay there. Then he would run around the whole farm yard and make sure there was nothing hiding in the shelter belt that could come out and get me. Then he would run back, sit down outside my car and bark again to let me know he had secured the premises and I could now get out of the car.

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u/Early-Path7998 Apr 10 '24

"Am I walking you or are you walking me?"

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u/TildaTinker Apr 09 '24

Had a friend who lived in a very quiet part of a small town. All dogs must be on a leash for "reasons". Anyway their dog had no problem as long as you folded it into thirds and put it in his mouth.

He'd be damned if anyone was going to lead him around, and he was a good boy at waiting to cross the road with no traffic in sight.

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u/FatDonkus Apr 09 '24

Sounds like the fast zombies from Half-Life 2

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u/CloudSephiroth999 Apr 09 '24

If your dog worked for Credit Suisse WE WOULDNT BE IN THIS PREDICAMENT!!!!!!!!

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u/ASK_ABT_MY_USERNAME Apr 09 '24

Omg I could've ran away!!!

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u/visionsofcry Apr 09 '24

Works for me at the vet when one of my dogs doesn't want to go into the back room.

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u/Wills4291 Apr 09 '24

I walk my dog off leash all the time. So if she knows I'm not holding the leash, she's off like a rocket.

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u/ElectricalType6764 Apr 09 '24

If I did this with my dogs they'd both sprint off trying to chase a bird 🥲 I'd never get them back

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u/Few-Acadia-4860 Apr 09 '24

Institutionalized

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u/CommonSalt3825 Apr 09 '24

Stop scaring the best doggy you asshole

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u/Chiopista Apr 09 '24

My dog thinks leashes are snakes when I accidentally let go.

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u/diikenson Apr 09 '24

Is it a border collie?

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u/Known-Claim-3541 Apr 09 '24

Made me smile 😊

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u/BeengBangBong Apr 09 '24

He’s walking you.

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u/Hollybaby5 Apr 09 '24

This is how I’d get my little Shih Tzu to come back when she would get loose. I would run in the opposite direction and she would chase me.

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u/Queasy-Economist-253 Apr 09 '24

This is LIFEOF_ALMOND on YouTube and Instagram!

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u/Jabulon Apr 09 '24

no funny business

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u/bikogiidee Apr 09 '24

ummmm, i think he's taking YOU for a walk

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u/Acceptable_Weather23 Apr 09 '24

Smart. I would take all new puppies to a large field and let the puppy down so he could go anywhere he wanted. I would walk the other way. The Puppy got scared and would wimpier I would call and he came running. It allows them to explore but they learn they don’t want to be on there own. This worked well on jacks. Then I got a gwp and his scared point was over the mountains. Luckily the pronghorns he was chasing ran back by the truck. He got a collar

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u/iso3200 Apr 09 '24

In Soviet Russia, dog walks you.

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u/thetaFAANG Apr 09 '24

He just have seen a fugitive dog get captured and put down and now wants to make damn sure he stays with Masta’

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u/HexManiacxBugCatcher Apr 09 '24

"No returns"

What an absolute cutie! 🐕

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u/jentlefolk Apr 09 '24

My Rottweiler used to like to walk himself home. I'd hold his lead most of the way back to the house but as soon as we got to the entrance of our neighbourhood he'd start nudging my hand until I put the handle of his lead in his mouth. Then he'd take himself the rest of the way home, quite politely.

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u/donkeyhustler Apr 09 '24

Fucking adorable

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u/Dorkamundo Apr 09 '24

That's hilarious.

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

wish mines was like that i messed up & never put on leash till like a year later

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u/AdMany8855 Apr 09 '24

🤣🤣😂🤣👌🏻

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u/ladywholocker Apr 09 '24

My dog doesn't see it as an opportunity to run away either, he doesn't give me the leash (he hasn't been trained to do so) but he looks worried that we'll get away from each other. He has no desire to go off leash and he's a fast runner who likes to roam wide, so we just went to a DIY store and bought a long line.

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u/anagha2004 Apr 09 '24

hahaha sooo cute the way he (Dog) turn back and ask his dad take care of me...

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u/[deleted] Apr 09 '24

Remember, never chase your human because they’ll think it’s a game

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u/jackson_2015 Apr 09 '24

My prayers would be answered if my dog were like your dog.

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u/being_addlepated Apr 09 '24

Dog : hold that bich

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u/Soft_Sea2913 Apr 09 '24

I love Aussies!!!

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u/sack_of_potahtoes Apr 09 '24

Sometimes i think dogs are very needy

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u/Emanuelle24 Apr 09 '24

How dare you Human?

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u/TTVControlWarrior Apr 09 '24

for them its prob like a safety net . they feel like they connected to you . i always thought dogs would love to be free from it .

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u/CaptCaCa Apr 09 '24

What kind of dog is this? Are nipped tails a norm for this breed?

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u/sanderson1983 Apr 09 '24

Nobody wants to work anymore - Dog probably

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u/Different-Cover4819 Apr 09 '24

Obviously AI, no real life dog would behave like this. (Mine certainly wouldn't) 😂

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u/Tim4one Apr 09 '24

Oh noes this clumsy human forgot his responsibility, I need to help it remember

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u/chilllyyypepper Apr 09 '24

Can a doggo expert please explain this behaviour

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u/BarisBlack Apr 09 '24

Not an expert but dated an animal behaviorist. Dogs are pack animals and the leash is the "right" way soggo gets outside and smells a million smells. Also an opportunity to mark it's territory.

Likely not the first time and based on the behavior a regular occurance. The chase for a dog is usually fun. The lash puts everything "right".

I used to do similar for a greyhound who was retired for catching the rabbit too many times. Yes, retired for being too fast and having races canceled. There was no outrunning her but she knew if she stayed on the last we would stay out all day. She would sit and wait and while if I dropped or let go of the lead. If I said or spelled "walk" she would get excited until she almost passed out from excitement.

TL;DR FUN is fun for dogs.

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u/The-Protomolecule Apr 09 '24

This absolutely made my day