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BennyBix is definitely my fur baby. He runs to me when he's upset, counts on me to entertain him, and to provide his daily bully stick. but most of all, he counts on me to take good care of him and keep him safe.
I think of all my dogs as my kids...and in fact refer to them as the kids!
All dogs should be treated as family members and in this house they truly are.
Absolutley!!!! the humans in our house are the Momma and the Daddy!!!!
Duchess is definitely like my child. And she loves to get "babied" too.
I have been entrusted to love, feed and care for my dogs. I admit that I do consider them my kids, but are you not only a parent but a guardian of your children? I try to see that they get the best of everything in regards to food and health care. I am probably much more concerned with the quality of their food than I am with mine! They are my best buddies. So it would be hard to really define the difference in children, guardian, best friend, etc.
I am She With the Thumbs who Controls the Food.
I see it as caretaker, mom, best friend to my 2.
My fur son Boo Boo is my little boy. He knows he can run to me for comfort and to protect him from noises. He just likes to stay close. I always tell him that he is my little fuzzy boy and that MaMa loves him.
I see myself as Ben's mom because I try to take such good care of him and not let anything happen to him that might hurt him. I make sure he eats, gets all my love and is one of the most important parts of my life:)
My furst one is- Mom, and my second one is best bud!
I definately consider my pups my furchildren. In fact, Me and my mom refer to ourselves as their mommies. :)
I am definitely a Mama's girl...she is my Guardian, Best Friend and the Owner of my heart...I guess I would say:
ALL OF THE ABOVE!!!!
Jewels
I Love My Mommy and Daddy!!!!!
Very hard choice between mommy or best friend. I do consider Luna a mom because if she has to lay down the rules,she does,but I also consider Lu my bff because I am normally a good dog and most of the time mommy doesn't have to be too harsh on me so we spend most of the time playing like bff rather than training to be a good boy.
They are dependent on us like children are. We need to provide and care for them as we do a child. I know, I have four.
its really a tie between 'best friend' and 'owner' because he is definitely my bestie, but its important to know and for him to know that i'm in charge because theres nothing worse than a crazy pooch! (well, there is but we wont get into that xD)
my mom & dad dont have any real 2 legged kids we go everywhere with them even to work everyday thats cool
Our mama feeds us, loves us and takes care of us--thats what mama's do!!
Yes the mommy and daddy feed us and take us potty and do whatever it is that mommies and daddies do away from home some days.
I can't answer this one. I'm all of the above except for brother. I'm Sandy, Lilo and Cinnamon's Daddy, Best friend, owner, and guardian.
Biscotte and Tippy are my babies. When I talk about them sometimes, I called them ''The girls'' and most of people have some concern about my mental health . LOL And it's worst when I talk about Dogster. I think that only a Dogster member can understand what it's all about...If I am crazy...So be it! My girls love me that way.
My pups are my babies for sure. I talk to them all the time and they always listen and don't talk back, well not that much. I spoil the heck out of them too. Some people think I am "nuts" for being so into my pups but I say to each his own and mine is my babies.
Woof! Momma is the ultimate hunter, and therefore also our Pack Leader! She must know the best places to hunt, because she brings home bacon, eggs, beef, pork, chicken,fish, rice and kibble! She also makes sure we get our baths, exercise and even makes sure we take our medicine when we need it! (She knows how to make it yummy for us too!) And, she also takes time to teach us, and work with us so that we are smart and well behaved!
She gets big hugs from me - and believe me, I snuggle in just like a baby of the 2-legged variety!
Momma helped me get born alive too! I know that I wouldn't be here, happy, healthy and alive today if it weren't for Momma!
Momma may not be my 'biological mother', but that doesn't change the fact that she does all the things a Momma does for any of her babies!
Chipmunk barked it purdy good....cept my momma wasn't there when I was bein born.
I see myself a Nikkia's leader wish they would have put that one on there but I guess mommy is just as good cause mommy is the leader of the household!!
I feel that I am the pack leader and that is just what a mom does-- she gives all the love in the world but when the kids need to straighten up she is the tuff one!!!
My mommy is definitly considered my mommy but over all she is my best friend!!!
Max and Meisha are our babies. We care for them just like a child, ie... doctor visits, baths, food, play, decipline and protection. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Since our children are gone, our dogs are now our children. We take them everywhere we go and they are treated like family.There is no love like the love you get from a dog...unconditional !
Mama and Daddy treat us like their own children ! We go everywhere with them, we get treats, we get to sleep in their beds,! It doesn't get any better than that ! We know we are loved !
my furless mom is the bestest...she treats me and my brothers & sisters just like we where her very own...with all the love and care she can give....we get presents fer the holidays....birthdays.. we get new treats and toys....we are some lucky dogs & cats to be in such a wonderful loving ferever home!
I chose guardian because I am ultimately my dog's owner, guardian, and leader. In return, she is my friend and teacher. As a trainer, it's difficult to resist addressing the idea of animals as children and the plethora of problems that arise in human-animal relationships as a result of us silly humans assigning human traits, human emotion, and human motivations to the animal. A dog is a dog and must be respected for its unique set of instincts and view of the world. What a blessing to have them in our lives and be able to learn from their perspectives, which are so different from ours.
i teach them right from wrong. Love them, feed them, provide them with health care, comfort them when they need it and that sounds just like a mummy to me
I hope my dog see me as their pack leader but when I tallk about them to my friends I call them my babies.
I gave pop baby bottles since his mother died giving birth. so I had this small baby in need of a maternal connection and milk. I bought dog milk at the chemistry and gave him in baby bottles for 2 months. he's my son.and I love him deeply .
Max,Tess, and Socks
We call them "THE KIDS" They depend on us for everything just like childern. Only better because they dont ask to borrow the Car... BOL See our pages on Dogster... The number one website on the internet...
I see myself as mommy to all of my boys but most of all I am here as there guardian to keep them safe from all harm.
It's really unfair to have to choose! In many ways I am momma - I provide all of the loving and caring, feeding and discpline, etc. On the other hand, I'm also his best friend - just like he is mine!
even though she's my agility dog,my constant companion and my best fiend, she's still my little girl. She make's the Momma proud!
Mommy is our mom and best friend and guardian
Mommy & daddy both say I am their little girl and baby. Even my furless sister comes over and says where's my sister if she doesn't see me right away. I'm daddy's girl and mommy's baby. I allow them this privilege. BOL!
Well, I call Mom mom, because I love her and she treats me like a baby..which I am!!
But, she's more like a guardian. Whoever tries to touch me besides my Mom, dad, furbrother and fursister will be in a world of pain.. and not just by my Mom. *Giggles..* We're best friends too, but mom NEVER thinks of me just a dog. Instead of Man's Best Friend, I'm Girls' Best Friend... BOL BO!
I sometimes jokingly call myself a "pet mom", but I do not see my dogs as humans or children or treat them as such, because they have different needs than humans do and spoiling a dog and treating them like a baby can have disastrous, even dangerous results. But I love my pets like human family members, they live indoors and are provided regular health care, diets catering to each one's special needs and requirements, etc. I guess I consider myself sort of a combination between caretaker, parent, and owner all rolled into one. I like the term "owner" for legal reasons because it gives us the right to make our own decisions in regards the health of our dogs, but I don't generally refer to myself as a dog owner in non-legal terms because it makes me feel like they're being talked about as mere property.
I see myself as the pack leader to Dara, for other people I refer to myself as Dara's Mom. While I certainly treat him well and he's definately got a better life with me than he did in the kennels I don't believe treating him like a human wouldn't be of benefit to either of us. I have known dogs who are treated like children and who have behavioral issues because of it. I love Dara and realise that part of that is relating to him in a way that is familliar to him.
As a few folks have said before: all of the above!
Nauva and I have more of a sister/brother relationship. Most of the time he is the annoying little brother, but I still love him to death. No one can pick on him but me.
Best friends because I offer him no guidance in life I just offer fun so just watch because we will be getting arrested soon.
Isabella is and will always be my furbaby (she is only 3 mos old) but I'm totally looking forward to the future when we can become best friends and comfort each other in our old age.
I plan to take very good care of her because her breed (chi) can live to be beyond 20 yrs old. Me? I'm already old. LOL... Isabella bol...
I am definitely mommy to my doggiebabies, but beyond that Diesel is and will always be my soulmate, soul twin, whatever you want to call it. I am incomplete without him. I don't feel whole since he is gone. I treat my dogs with respect, but also show them in a loving way how to behave in a human world. In that sense I guess I become the guardian/pack leader, but it really isn't as cold as that sounds. We have a little rednose pit mix now and he needs a little more guidance than Diesel did!
My dogs are my babies, they needs are similar to children's needs and like any other parent I provide for their needs.
Mommie loves us all and since the furless kids are gone and have their own families...we are the new kids...aroooooooo...we get treats and lots of love and get to play lots outside and go for rides..and get spoiled rotten...
We love the Momma and Daddy
My mom is the greatest! I love my fur friends, but truthfully I love my mom the bestest. She takes wonderful care of me & my furblings, even if it means she may have to do without something.
My mom is the greatest! I love my fur friends, but truthfully I love my mom the bestest. She takes wonderful care of me & my furblings, even if it means she may have to do without something.
Since my mommy and daddy can't have furless children, they have us! They love us just as much and even plan their day around us like they could with furless! We don't mind being their center of attention. ;0)
Since my mommy and daddy can't have furless children, they have us! They love us just as much and even plan their day around us like they could with furless! We don't mind being their center of attention. ;0)
I love him very very much i talk to him i take him out i feed him i play with him i bath him but most of all i love him he is my baby
Love Coco mom
I love my biscuts like a daughter she has changed my life so much she has brought so much joy into our lives!!!
Dixie BlackPearl saved us when we lost three dogs over three months to various illnesses. What she gives us, what she means to us, there just are no words...
Friend...owner...mom...maater...slave...take your pick at any give time or day. BOL!
Well I see them as my kids, my family, my best friends,and honestly my sanity @ times. I can talk to them and go to them when I can't go to anyone else and they never judge me and always love me . I love my 2 dogs like a mother would love her kids and like 3 best friends love each other. Its hard to choose one or the other b/c they both fit .
Although I refer to them as my second generation of children, I think guardian describes the relationship best. I play with them as a mother plays with her kids, I rely on their companionship as a best friend. Owner simply implies that dogs are objects.
As a guardian, I am responsible to be all things to them, responsible to meet all their physical and vet needs, and responsible to make my home the best place in the world for my gang.
I feel as though I am their Mama, but they are also my best buds. They are just as much a family member as anyone else is.
I've 3 fur kids at my house. Precious is the baby of the group. She was the youngest until our 3rd fur kid came long. Precious is my baby because she & I and her daddy have been though alot together.She should have die of cancer in 1999! She still has cancer but,she is still here. Then we got more bad news that,she had IMHA (Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia ) which almost kill her in 07. So Precious is a special fur kid to us. Doesn't mean that we don't love the other 2. We love them all the same. It's just that Precious holds a special place in ours heart.
love you Poo-Poo !
Love,Mommy Cheryl & Daddy Chris
My dogs have always been my fur-babies. It's my job to teach them what they need to know about life and try to raise them into well rounded adults. I take care of them as if they are part of the family because they are.
My dog Teo was my furbaby and he was part of me.
And all of my friends knew that ,
and when they want me in their home they knew
that we arrived in 2 !
He gave me love and serenity,
and I know that he is still with me ....
Teo's Mom (id 333771)
I dare anyone to try to convince me I did not give birth to George. It's a guarantee they'll be on the losing side! lol
Yep, I'm mommy =]
my mom just gets kind of sick when I call her grandma! lol
"Jackson, where's grandma??" lol
we are Mawmaw's only chillruns, other than the angels before us. she talks to us constantly and thinks of us as her daughter and son, sunshine, friends, loves, blessings from above
we are her everythings, long wit fodder
we are Mawmaw's only chillruns, other than the angels before us. she talks to us constantly and thinks of us as her daughter and son, sunshine, friends, loves, blessings from above
we are her everythings, long wit fodder
I know it's probably aprropriate to say Guardian or "pack leader" but we even say "goo see Daddy" or "Mommy has food for you. I guess I have to admit Mommy/Daddy!
Mom of the Bettencourt Pack
Mommy & Daddy, but as the distinct pack leaders!
We have three little four-legged children. How can you not love them as your kids when they show you so much love and affection. We spoil them like our human kids, worry over them when they are sick, laugh with them, cry with them. They have emotions and felings, too. When my husband and I talk to them, we say "Mommy has a snack" or "Daddy wants a kiss" LOL. We love it!!
She's mommy cause as soon as I see her at the trainer's when she comes to visit, I go wild. When I get out of my kennel, I run to her and climb in her lap like a baby. She tells all seven of us we are her babies as often as she can.
Mom thinks of me as a son. She's never had kids which makes that mom/son relationship even more bonded. I, being deaf, really like to see my mom at all times if possible (since I can't hear her) and that means being around her pretty all the time. She takes me with her whenever she leaves the house and wouldn't dream of leaving me at home alone. Yup, I'd say she's my mom and I'm her kid.
My best bud is the one that cares fur me and I care fur her back so its a 50 50 friend thing
Dogs really are man's best friend!
I have three sons and Scotia is the daughter I never had. She is my child
They know us as Mommy and Daddy. If I could have given birth to them I would have!
i picked sister because my mom is her mommy and my dad is her dadddy so im her sister(her closest sister) she loves my i call my little girl baby or little seese or binkie she is the best dog i could ever have i love dogs DOGS RULE CATS DROOL who agrees??? haha i have a black lab mix with a collie if i new how i would put a pick of her on here someone please tell me how please and thank you btw
Mom and Dad love us furkids like their own kids...maybe it's because of empty nest syndrome or maybe it's just because us dogs are so easy to love and because we love 'em back so ferociously! BOL!
Mommy and Daddy gots no 2 legged kids, so it's just me! They are always telling me how much they love me but I' tell you a secret, I love them right back and they are fun to snuggle wiff and Mommy makes me dinner with a special treat each and every night. And we go walkies every single day and go to fun places.
My owner is my best friend! We do lots of things together, and i were to be stranded on an island with someone it would be with her!
She is definetely my furbaby and I would do anything to make sure that she is happy and safe. I have to admit I never thought that I could love a puppy as much as I love her, she is truly a furbaby to me for now and furever!!
They are my kids!! I take offense when other people see them as "animals" They go on vacation with us, sleep with us, eat with us. That's how it should be. Someone said to me this weekend that she wouldn't have put a pacemaker in her "dog" when she knew two weeks ago my husband and I did. She told me that I should have put my little girl down because it was her "time". That is so wrong. My little girl would've died 2 months ago if my husband and I didn't do whatever we could to help her. Ignorance really bothers me. I've had my kids for over ten years and money is no object when it comes to their well being!!! My thought is..dogs are unconditional love, children are not. There shouldn't be an attitude that..."when you have children, things will change." I guarantee they will not.
I think of my babbies as my little kiddies that have a whole bunch to learn
We are all best friends in the house. Respect and love!
Way to much 'humanizing'. We forget that as a dog they enjoy being dogs and when we stop treating them as such then we wonder how come they act the way they do. I love my dogs dearly but I consider myself their pack leader, because I do know whats best for them. This may not be the site for me. My dogs dont wear clothes or shoes and enjoy a 'dogs life'.
I have 3 poms i feel they are my family and depended on me to take care of them. And they give such uncondtional love. they are everything to me
The Ages of Man (and Dog)
Dixie (in my 20's) was my buddy. Cotton, (in my 30's) was my Baby. Now I have Savannah and Samoa and Dubs, and they are all babies - except Samoa is the bright reliable child, Savannah is the headstrong and immature girl and Dubs is the "baby of the family."
The Ages of Man (and Dog)
Dixie (in my 20's) was my buddy. Cotton, (in my 30's) was my Baby. Now I have Savannah and Samoa and Dubs, and they are all babies - except Samoa is the bright reliable child, Savannah is the headstrong and immature girl and Dubs is the "baby of the family."
My girls are definitely my fur-children, so I see myself as their mom. Can't wait to see what they get me for Mother's Day!
these r my babies i always refer to them as my kids. they depend on me for everything and give the most unconditional love. what else do we need.
They are definatly my fur kids. They are not like pets. They make me feel better when I am sad, and they keep my on my toes. Don't get me wrong, I know they are animals, but they are so much more than pets. And to be honest, they are a lot more loyal, and loving that some people in my family (humans) Lol. As sad as that is.
It varies- Right now Louie is in his pup stage so it's more like a parental relationship- Once he gets older though- It seems like more of a best friend relationship- MonCoeur my eldest pup is so wise- It feels funny to treat him like a child- He's definitely a best friend in my eyes- Well like family- :)
I have pawrents...I even have a furless sister who annoys the crap outta me also a furdogsis and furcatbro at the bridge and a grandma here...My Mom and Dad treat every animal they have ever had like a member of the family...I even get to lay on the couch and use lap blankets like they do...BOL!
Sweetie
I have pawrents...I even have a furless sister who annoys the crap outta me also a furdogsis and furcatbro at the bridge and a grandma here...My Mom and Dad treat every animal they have ever had like a member of the family...I even get to lay on the couch and use lap blankets like they do...BOL!
Sweetie
Now, first DOGS, cats, small animals aren't HUMAN, yes i refer to myself in front of my pets AS mom and dad, BUT, I am first and formost an owner, they aren't my "kids" yes sometimes i call them that.. But I can distingish between the two. WE are exscepting a HUMAN baby in about 3 or 4 months. THAT our KID, dogs are K-9s. Cats are FELINES! they aren't even close to being related to OUR species.
Yes, I do understand about the relationship between dogs and ppls, I have been showing, handling, training dogs since I was 8! I am now 37.
I know the difference.
do u?
I'm my dog's pet parent.
I'm my dog's pet parent.
maui is my fur daughter i love her to bits but me being in position as pawrent puts me in control not her my dad even said when he got her she was the closest he was going to see to a grand child if i saw her as anything less in my life would put me lower down the pack as equal or less than her and she would take advantage at least by me seing me as mum means my word is final and she dosent chalenge for a higher position in the pack
There needs to be an all of the above choice or allow multiple responses. I am my dog's guardian, owner, best friend, and mother. If dog's weren't considered property in my state I would take owner off. I am responsible for teaching them how to behave in a human dominated society which makes me a parent. We share our adventures which makes them my best friends and I am entrusted with they medical and mental care which makes me a guardian.
I see my girls as definitely my furbabies. My dog and my 2 cats and even the ones in Heaven
I see myself as their mom why? Because they are my children they are family. I get sick and tired of people around here saying You need to stop putting them first. I feel like screaming listen would you ignore your child and eat yourself if there wasn't enough food in the house? I've asked that before and I hear it's not the same thing
Well the news is it is the same thing specially when you dont' have kids of your own.
I would rather go hungry myself then my babies go hungry or without medical treatment when needed.
They are my furdaughters and that's how I see it and how I will always see it
Tara
I don't have kids..but Milo is for sure my precious little bundle of joy...I treat him more than a baby than my own nephew who's 1 year old lol... his love is unconditional and so is mine to him Mommie loves him :-)
ok so im their mama.. i see all my babies as well my babies.. i treat them like their my kids and they dont know any different.. their my family... lol.. i dont see them as animals but just another member of the family...
..PET'S10 COMMANDMENTS...#1my life is likely 2 last 10-15yrs,any seperation from you is likely 2 be painful. #2 give me time 2 understand what u want of me. #3 place ur trust n me, it is crucial4 my well-being. #4don't b angry with me 4 longn don't loc me up as punishment,u have ur work,ur friends,ur entertainment,but i have only you. #5 talk 2 me,even though i don't understand ur words, i do understand ur voice when speaking 2 me. #6 b aware that however u treat me, i will never forget. #7b 4 u hit me,b 4 u strike me, remember that i could hurt u, and yet, i choose not 2 2 bite u.#8 b 4 u scold me4 being lazy or uncooperative, ask ur selfif something is might b bothering me. perhaps i'm not getting the rite food, i have been n the sun2 long or my heart might b getting old or weak.#9 please take care of me when i grow old, u 2 will grow old.#10 ON THE ULTIMATEDIFFICULT JOURNEY, GO WITH ME PLEASE. NEVER SAY YOU CAN;'T BEAR TO WATCH. DON'T MAKE ME FACE THIS ALONE. EVERTHING IS EASIER FOR ME IFYOU ARE THER, BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO.
He's my Best friend, and im he's pack leader! thats all.. not my baby kid none of that.
a great animal friend!
i great pack leader i im!
-tieran
Harvey..thanks for posting the 10 Commandments...I broke in tears when I read them...thank you so much!
My furry family is an important part of our pack , they are our faithfull friends who never betray us like humans do.They are there when you cry and when you soundly sleep they are your protectors and always glad to see you no matter what. They are my fur baby's and I love all 4 of them.
I say I'm there mom but I understand they are dogs and not little people in fur coats.
I say I'm there mom but I understand they are dogs and not little people in fur coats.
Everyone says Suki is my baby, and she is, but I more refer to her as my best friend than my child. Could be that she's the one who was always there for me, much more so than any of my humans friends, so we bonded more on a friendship way than a parent-child way.
All my children have paws......
Friendship, NOT Alpha, is essential to build a loving and trusting relationship between you and your dog. If your dog doesn't like you or trust you, it will not want to do anything for you? That's why so many dogs are returned to shelters.
You must take the time to learn what your dog likes and dislikes. Then you can use these "likes" as a reward during training when it does the behaivours that make you happy.
An initial bonding period BEFORE you begin training (right after you get your dog whenever possible) will create three important things:
You will get to know your pets personalty, develop a positive relationship, and, you will build the trust that is needed to lay a solid foundation for a life long compainionship.
I firmly believe that a dog will respect and love you truly if you show him or her the same love and respect. My dog absolutely trusts me 100 %. I know that because when I bathe him or do something that I know he doesn't like, he never snaps at me. I can take treats out of his mouth if I want to. I know he respects me, but more important to me is that he trusts me. I'd rather he trust and love me than respect me.
Momy? ahah. She's not a human, people, neither are your pooches!
I probabilly ain't part of her family because I don't have tready curly fur covering my body and bark... And I wouldn't go as dramatic as "Owner of Heart" or "Guardian".
I'm not really those creepy people who live cramped with a dog and consideer it their "best friends".
I guess I'm just the doggy-friendly girl who takes cute pics of her!
Hmmm, I guess I view my dog as a special, unique member of my household. No, she's not human, and I don't treat her as such.....She's a living, breathing collectible that I treasure and care for every day. Kind of like a walking, fascinating, awe-inspiring piece of art.
I wake up every day and just look at her and think how beautiful she is. What an incredible creation.
she is my baby. she always makes sure im okay when i get upset. she makes me cut up her food. she just basically treats me like her mommy and expects me to treat her like my daughter. she is also my best friend. i love you bella ball
she is my baby. she always makes sure im okay when i get upset. she makes me cut up her food. she just basically treats me like her mommy and expects me to treat her like my daughter. she is also my best friend. i love you bella ball
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