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What is a command you accidentally taught your pet? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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My goldendoodle puppy doesn't ever want to come back inside. I told my beagle "go get your sister" as I tried rounding up the puppy. Now when I say "go get your sister" the beagle runs to the puppy and baits her into chasing him into the house.

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[–] 86 points 2 years ago (2 children)

It wasn't a command, but I distinctively remember the first time my cat growled at me for picking him up and I set him down immediately. Now it's his way of telling me to let him down whenever. So I guess he taught me the command instead!

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  • [–] 15 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    It's nice to know when your pets are unhappy - they deserve respect too. However, my stupid dog growls when he's unhappy and being picked up but also when he's very happy being dried after a wet walk. So. Yeah. Not super helpful

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago

    Yes! He's really built up his confidence saying no. He'll even gently kick my hand off if he doesn't want to be picked up when he's laying down. I think it really builds up trust as well. He may be a little grumpy but he's wonderful.

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