ajzepp Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I know a lot of us love our pets and enjoy showing them off, so I thought I'd see if anyone has a little friend who is a bit...well...weird. I've raised dogs all my life, and along the way I've certainly had a few with a bit more personality than others. After one of my dogs of nearly 17 years passed away in February of last year, my roommate, a very good friend of mine, thought it would be fun if she got a dog and I helped her out. Well, to my surprise, she brought home a really little, 8 week old cockapoo named Teddy. Over the last 9 or 10 months, he's proved to be maybe the smartest, most personable dog I've ever had. As it turns out, one of his favorite things to do is watch tv. He'll often respond to things on tv here and there - he REALLY doesn't like it when people on tv start fighting - but we found out that he actually has a favorite show. It's called "Too Cute" and you can find it on Animal Planet. His favorite episode was the one with the Himalayan kittens, and he literally sat at the end of the bed watching the entire show, about 24 mins in all. When the commercial would come on, he'd stop watching for a few, but as soon as I fast-forwarded to the show again and waived my hand in the direction of the tv, he would take his spot and continue watching. Here is a pic I took of him during his show... What sort of odd behaviors/quirks do your pets have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Forget the dog, we need pics of the "good friend" roommate Really I have never seen a dog react to a TV. I thought there was something about there eyes that maybe they couldn't see it, but I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm with Jim here. I don't think I've ever heard of a dog that actually watched the teevee. Reacted to sounds from it, yeah, but not watched the screen. On balance, I suppose my dog doesn't really do anything that other dogs don't do. Just, he does them in spades. As my father says, "He's 500 m.p.h. down a dead end road!" When he starts slowing down with age, it'll be a welcome respite, but I don't think that's going to happen for another 10 years.... Very vocal, high-energy, curious. Maybe the only weird thing about him is that he likes being towel-dried WAAAAAY more than he ought to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I know a lot of us love our pets and enjoy showing them off, so I thought I'd see if anyone has a little friend who is a bit...well...weird. Fig Newtons, Boyst, dog, DC Tom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Don't think our cats do anything wierd. Mine "talks" to me on the phone. My wife says I am the only one she does this with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 My dog will sit at the edge of the couch and stare at the door for hours when I leave. Waiting for my return. At least my fiancé tells me she does. She also needs scare tactics to eat. She won't just eat her food, you have to run over to the kitchen and tell her that your gonna get it. At that point she will hover over her bowl and defend her food until you leave, then she will eat it. Oh, and when she eats it, she will take a mouthful of food, bring it into the living room, place the pieces in the carpet, get down into pouncing position, bark and nip at it as she runs around it, jumps around it. She'll do that 1-3 times, then gets tired of it and just finish the rest right from her bowl in the kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optometric Insight Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) My dog loves football. Every Sunday morning, she will find her Bills bandanna and carry to me so i can put it on her. Then, whenever i say,"its time for some buffalo football," she'll come run in my room and watch the game with me. When i play a backyard game, the first time the ball touches the ground, she'll pick it up by the laces with her mouth and run to one of the "end-zones". When she gets there, she'll toss the ball the behind her, something i often do whenever i score. Then she looks at us and jogs to her spot under the tree and will watch us. Guess she feels like she's set the bar for the game or something. Edited April 14, 2013 by Teen Insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Randomly discovered phrases that my dog goes crazy (good or bad) for: "Are you in good hands?" (Allstate) "You buy the crackers when you buy the soup" "Costco Coupons" He also hates the jaws theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I know a lot of us love our pets and enjoy showing them off, so I thought I'd see if anyone has a little friend who is a bit...well...weird. I've raised dogs all my life, and along the way I've certainly had a few with a bit more personality than others. After one of my dogs of nearly 17 years passed away in February of last year, my roommate, a very good friend of mine, thought it would be fun if she got a dog and I helped her out. Well, to my surprise, she brought home a really little, 8 week old cockapoo named Teddy. Over the last 9 or 10 months, he's proved to be maybe the smartest, most personable dog I've ever had. As it turns out, one of his favorite things to do is watch tv. He'll often respond to things on tv here and there - he REALLY doesn't like it when people on tv start fighting - but we found out that he actually has a favorite show. It's called "Too Cute" and you can find it on Animal Planet. His favorite episode was the one with the Himalayan kittens, and he literally sat at the end of the bed watching the entire show, about 24 mins in all. When the commercial would come on, he'd stop watching for a few, but as soon as I fast-forwarded to the show again and waived my hand in the direction of the tv, he would take his spot and continue watching. Here is a pic I took of him during his show... What sort of odd behaviors/quirks do your pets have? Only a picture? What about doing a web show on this? BTW, does your dog watch your web show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 How about this. 1st dog in my life gets impatient and picks up her water bowl with her mouth walks about a 5 yard run of CJ and throws the bowl at my Mom who is sorting clothes in a step down washer dryer in our house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I used to have a cat that, when his food dish was empty, would jump up on the counter and turn the water on in the sink. Tragically, at 13 years of age and weighing in at a hefty 26 pounds, Oscar needed to be put to sleep due to feline diabetes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 My grandpa had a dog that would carry things. If you picked up fire wood, she would pick it up and walk with you. She learned to "go get the paper" all by herself and bring it to the door. She wouldn't play fetch or such games. She just worked, she'd get you firewood if you told her to, as well. Usually just give her a piece of bread and she'd be happy to do anything. Never had a name, either. Just the youngest dog that came from a litter of my grandpa's oldest dog, who also didn't have a name. Just a full blooded Australian Shephard Blue Merle. Fig Newtons, Boyst, dog, DC Tom... Hey, wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) I had a cat who totally unprovoked would race across the house and storm into the room as if someone (or thing) were chasing him, when nothing was there. He was all hyper and had to be comforted afterward to calm down. Edited April 15, 2013 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Our youngest cat, Shane, is about a year old. We have 3 cats and a dog. Whenever we feed the dog, Shane comes a running. It's hard food (beneful), and Shane digs in until the dog gives him the boot. Shane loves dog food. Not only that. My wife is a huge lint roller user. Shane meows the entire time she is lint rolling. He wants the paper when she rips it off. He takes it and runs downstairs to the basement. This is daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have a 13 year old chihuahua who is just an old coach potato. He pays attention to every word you say and answers back with the dog version of talking. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I used to have a cat that, when his food dish was empty, would jump up on the counter and turn the water on in the sink. Tragically, at 13 years of age and weighing in at a hefty 26 pounds, Oscar needed to be put to sleep due to feline diabetes. Sorry to hear about Oscar, but what happened to the cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have a 13 year old chihuahua who is just an old coach potato. He pays attention to every word you say and answers back with the dog version of talking. PTR Video with audio..please. Our youngest cat, Shane, is about a year old. We have 3 cats and a dog. Whenever we feed the dog, Shane comes a running. It's hard food (beneful), and Shane digs in until the dog gives him the boot. Shane loves dog food. Not only that. My wife is a huge lint roller user. Shane meows the entire time she is lint rolling. He wants the paper when she rips it off. He takes it and runs downstairs to the basement. This is daily. Funny stuff and I have a cousin named Shane. What are the other 2's name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buff_bills4ever Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Mt cat doesn't drink like normal cats do. He dips his paws in the bowl, and then licks the water off his paw. He will do this for any empty glass you leave out. He especially loves milk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Mt cat doesn't drink like normal cats do. He dips his paws in the bowl, and then licks the water off his paw. He will do this for any empty glass you leave out. He especially loves milk. my old roommate had cats and one did this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 See above for many of the reasons I don't have a pet...well, except for my wife and then it appears I'm actually her pet as I'm required to do many of the things previously noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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