Dogs - When/If Would They Prefer Humans

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So, assume you have a dog from a breeder, first few weeks, maybe a month or two with it's littermates. Do you think that dog would prefer his own species over humans? If yes, over time, do you think that changes? If so, at what age do you think they start to prefer humans.


Full disclosure --> I have two dogs, and I love them more than most of my extended family members.

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Dogs don't really think like we do. They have associative memories instead of episodic like we do. I imagine after they build some positive associations with you, they don't think about their littermates much. But I'm also a bit of a tard.

It’s just a dog bro

Billy Currington had a song about this topic.

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So, assume you have a dog from a breeder

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First mistake.

There are "mutts' of all sizes, shapes and colors in shelters that are smarter and can be trained to do more than those poor inbred dogs from puppy mills. They can hunt, be guard dogs, support animals, and even guide dogs.
There are also about any kind of purebred you want out there waiting to be adopted. Rescues are full of them.

Before the usual "I paid $1500 fer muh huntin' dog" crowd go off on my post

... , I have a $2000 stray cat.

Want an example of what dog breeders do?

Uga! That poor dog can barely breathe.

/end rant

I love my dog. A rescue mutt. She loves me. I don’t doubt for one second tho she only loves me for food/shelter.

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So, assume you have a dog from a breeder

First mistake.

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Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one.

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Yep...and most breeders are assholes. Almost as bad as the ones who buy from them.