Comments on: Do Dogs Fight Because They Can’t Lie?

By: Groovy Goldendoodles

Groovy Goldendoodles — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:55:23 +0000

Harley’s definitely told a few little white lies when I’ve asked him if Doodle Dad’s given him his Greenie and he never fesses up to the truth so he ends up getting two! #stinker

By: Beth | Daily Dog Tag

Beth | Daily Dog Tag — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 17:25:05 +0000

I think Theo is very honest. Occasionally I’ll see him “ignore” a bigger dog’s aggressive attitude, but most of the time he seems willing to take them on. He does occasionally get into with my other dogs. So far no one has gotten seriously hurt, but I think it is like kids fighting. Back when my kids were small, they would get mad enough to get into a physical scuffle, but they didn’t try to do serious harm to each other. I think my pets are the same way, they want to make their point, but they don’t hate each other.

By: Vicki Cook

Vicki Cook — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 13:31:53 +0000

Zora is a lover, not a fighter. She doesn’t even bluff. So if another dog came flying at her, she would try to take off. She does exhibit all the warning body language when she is uncomfortable with an overly friendly dog – lip licks, turning away and an occassional bark – but no growling or snapping.

By: Clowie

Clowie — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 07:27:55 +0000

I don’t often give kisses either, my bipeds don’t like being licked – but I can’t resist licking, I mean kissing, toddlers when they’ve just been eating!

By: Jackie Bouchard

Jackie Bouchard — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:03:19 +0000

Rita definitely fibs/lies/bluffs. She tries to act like a tough girl, even though she’s shivering in her boots. And she definitely lies to “the daddy” when he gets home from work, telling him she hasn’t been fed all day!

By: Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom

Callie, Shadow, and Ducky's Mom — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:41:31 +0000

Along the lines of what Kate said about Jack and Maggie…Shadow and Ducky try to con me out of extra treats thinking I don’t know that Daddy just gave them a piece of cheese. But I know their Daddy better than they think I do. And, yes, I’ll still give them the extra treat just because they’re so darn cute. Callie got extra treats too when she was still with us physically – so did Kissy. 🙂

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 01:34:27 +0000

Well, Brut never bluffed, he may have been afraid of the other dog, but he was always ready to kick their asses if necessary and he was always honest about it. BUT, he could be sneaky too, he would sometimes stand and wait for charging dog with his tail wagging, acting all friendly, and then try to lunge for the dog.

What you would you call that? Maybe he was lying, or he just found something that worked to get a dog close to him when on a leash. He was just too smart for his own good. lol

By: DZ Dogs

DZ Dogs — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 21:11:54 +0000

Hmmm… I’d say I have super honest pups, when Ziva has had enough of something she definitely lets you or more often – the other dog know that she’s done.

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:38:32 +0000

This is so awesome! I truly believe this is how my dog thinks. I really don’t want to fight you and I’m more scared of you than you know, but I’m going to make you think I’ll fight.

Great post!

By: Emma

Emma — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:00:15 +0000

My sisters tend to be pretty polite, but I’m not afraid to show my true feelings and yes, I instigate a fight if my sisters make me mad. Mom does find it scary, but we work through and minutes later are best friends again.