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Newbie - Anyone up for a chat about animals?

Good_Vibes365

Hello everyone, how are you doing?

I am new to the community, and this is my first post. As a huge dog-lover and avid National Geographic fan, I would love to have a conversation about animals, particularly dogs and the recent Reality TV show Dog Impossible.

In this show, dog trainer Matt Beisner spots hyper-anxious dogs who may have endured trauma during puppyhood and come with many unmet needs.

He takes them to his super Zen Zen Dog Centre. With his mates, he introduces them to new canine companions, and interacts with them through love, patience, trust, and respect to help them enjoy life with their loved ones again, including other dogs around the neighbourhood. He also gives people new tips and exercises to help them meet their dogs needs better and enjoy safer, more trusting and rewarding interactions with them (e.g., petting your dog when they are calm, to motivate more calm behaviour, and not touching them when your dog turns away, to allow them enjoy some barking 'me time' that they have asked for). 

I found both seasons super inspiring, watching the dogs improve their confidence, coping skills, and openness to different situations. I also loved seeing the families coming to understand their dogs better and develop stronger relationships with them (and each other) Slight smile

Have any of you guys watched Dog Impossible or any similar cool animal shows? If not no worries. Do you have any funny memories featuring any animals in your own life? 

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  • That sounds like a great show, unfortunately I don't get much time to watch TV. I've always made the observation that cats like to have strong boundaries, and you can befriend a cat with a lot more ease if you respect this and give them alone time and only give them attention on their terms. I've not really thought about applying this same logic to dogs, but I'm going to make a mental note of this and try to apply it.

  • in reply to orangutan

    Cats are great animals too. The 'observation you made' is interesting to hear as I hear my friends' cats are surprisingly active and social, leaping onto sleeping people in the morning like living alarm clocks, popping up at virtual meetings, nuzzling up to visitors catching mice, frogs, birds, and leaving them as gifts for their owners :)

    But all cats are different, and as you said, I am sure there are many who are more reserved and only engage with people when they are in the right mood, as with dogs. Both cats and dogs are different species of course, but I am quite confident many cats and dogs do share many similar traits and tendencies (e.g., need for more alone time, wariness around certain people, hyper-sensitivity to certain stimuli like high pitched noises etc.).

    Out of curiosity, may I ask what you like to do in your spare time (that does not involve time consuming TV watching)? 

  • in reply to Good_Vibes365

    You're right there, there are certainly cats who are much friendlier and more active. Perhaps it's just where I'm from, but I tend to notice the majority of cats I see are difficult to approach, but if you just ignore them for a while they get used to your presence and before you know it they've come up to you, and as long as things stay on their terms you can make a new feline friend.

    Recently I've been spending a lot more time at the gym - I lift weights and/or swim on a morning before work, then I often return on an evening to play tennis or do a yoga/pilates class.

    I also enjoy reading. I'm into history, nature, and philosophy. Do you have any other hobbies or interests?

  • in reply to orangutan

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your post actually reminds me of the stray cats I have encountered in my travels to Istanbul and Italy's Amalfi Coast - although polite, and never proactively aggressive, they did seem to enjoy their own company more, and did not seem to interact too much with passers-by.

    It is cool to hear that more people going to the gym these days, lifting weights, playing sport and getting more exercise in general - great fresh start for the new year. As for myself, I am more inclined towards less intense exercises - long walks, yoga and cycling.

    I like watching documentaries (particularly history/animal/nature inspired ones on National Geographic), films (e.g., Disney), listening to podcasts, creative writing and embroidery.

    Thanks again for contributing, and I would love to have more conversations on nature, animals and the other hobbies/interests you have mentioned with you and other people :)

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  • in reply to orangutan

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Your post actually reminds me of the stray cats I have encountered in my travels to Istanbul and Italy's Amalfi Coast - although polite, and never proactively aggressive, they did seem to enjoy their own company more, and did not seem to interact too much with passers-by.

    It is cool to hear that more people going to the gym these days, lifting weights, playing sport and getting more exercise in general - great fresh start for the new year. As for myself, I am more inclined towards less intense exercises - long walks, yoga and cycling.

    I like watching documentaries (particularly history/animal/nature inspired ones on National Geographic), films (e.g., Disney), listening to podcasts, creative writing and embroidery.

    Thanks again for contributing, and I would love to have more conversations on nature, animals and the other hobbies/interests you have mentioned with you and other people :)

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