Cats and Dogs Conversation

[lonewolf07]

If we (humans) could understand what our cats, dogs and other pets were "talking" to each other, what do you think they would be saying?  Criticizing their owners?  Planning to take over the world?  Which cat/dog has the nicest behind?

[FurballsMom]

There is no doubting what this cat is talking about at certain times.  She sounds like she is imitating humans.  I kid you not.  If the cat is on my lap and I need to get up for something and the cat doesn't want to get up, there is no doubting what she is saying to me.  There is no doubting that there are times when she is cussing like a sailor, too.  And, there was no doubting what she was saying to the silky terrier that used to chase her under the bed when she lived with her previous owner.  All the people understood the message loud and clear, but the terrier didn't understand the message, even though she slapped him really good a few times right across the face.  I'm afraid I was on the cat's side in that situation, since I wouldn't want to be barked at and chased in such a manner either.  I am absolutely sure that some pretty vile language came out of her, if it could be translated into English.

[lonewolf07]

I agree with you.  Our dogs just seem to know if we're feeling down and are a real comfort.

Also read a book about how dogs communicate and saw something interesting.  Even though dogs can communicate with other dogs, it's easier for dogs of the same breed to "talk".  Don't know if it's true but it sounds interesting.

You're right - humans have to make an effort to understand them.

Yoda - lol - I bet it suits him.

[AireScottie]

My last Scottie we started to call Yoda.  He would appear from another room if you thought a key word - car, walk, etc.  And of course, he had Yoda ears.

My Airedale I often call Chewie or Wookie, 'cause she looks like one, acts like one, and "talks" like one.

I don't buy the whole bit that dogs are only as smart as toddlers.  I think we just don't make enough effort to understand them.  If you've ever seen a really good working border collie, you know they can communicate nonverbally and read their owner's mind.

[Holliee]

To cool I have a Saint Bernard female 140lbs and a begal/pit mix female 30lbs and they do the same thing. Saint will go outside and stand at door while pit will stand at door frame and saint will bark and stick head in door like she going grab her and pull out then pit will jump back barking like your finally one goes out/in but to cute....

[lonewolf07]

I loved this post  = )

They can learn the use of the Force to get what they want.  Intelligent they are.

Is your dog's name Yoda?

[AireScottie]

Mine use what are called "Jedi Mind Tricks" in my family (my brother's terrier and my last Scottie did the same).  They think "You will drop the cheese" and the cheese jumps out of my hands.  They think "I want ham", and the ham, sitting on the counter all by itself, will roll off.  They recently discovered the local DQ has dog treats at the drive-through window, and suddenly I get the urge to eat ice cream out of nowhere!  I see them with their noses together plotting tag team Jedi Mind Tricks, because one dog I can handle, but the Force is too strong with two of them.

[lonewolf07]

One of our cats, Anakin, loves to torment our Akita.  He deliberately runs past her and when she chases him, he hides somewhere she can't get to.  When they're finished playing, the dog lies down and Anakin lies beside her.  I don't think I want to know what they're talking about  lol  I see our Siberian husky is making a long distance call to Siberia - I better get the phone away from her  = )

[SassyLassie]

LOL, I think my two kitties sometimes argue about who will get to sit in our comfortable recliner, Butch, the bigger kitty, will just glare at Buttercup, sometimes she hides her head under a paw and pretends not to see him.

I think othertimes, they talk about the birds walking around in the yard, they are indoor cats and they love to look out the window at them.

[lonewolf07]

I'm sure Laverne (one of our cats) swears, smokes and drinks cat beer.  The dogs - well, they stop talking on their cell phones if I come into the room.

[heatherlynn22]

i do believe venus grumbles about me to herself.....and probably swears at me in kitty when she's scolded...or i just look in her general direction. my girl is.....well she is one of a kind. lol.

[lonewolf07]

Mine talk about food, poop and going for walks - and a dog's right to vote.  Of course, it's on the stairs or in front of the TV.

[sk123]

I swear my dogs talk or argue about whether to go outside or stay inside. One stands outside the patio door and barks at the other one on the inside. They take turns barking at each other and then one eventually gives in and they both go outside or they both come inside.

This conversation also happens on the stairs as they decide whether or not they want to go upstairs or downstairs.

[Please_Help950]

I believe they might be talking to each other about similar topics that us humans talk about daily. They may be also talking about their owners and how they wish to please us or vise versa. :)