Originally Posted by
andy6025
I posted on the topic of dogs because I enjoy expressing my views on them ... just as I would post on freds labeled 'Labour' or 'Theresa May', etc. Not surprisingly there are people here both for and against them.
As for relying on your dog to assess people on your behalf, to me that speaks more to your own lack of sound perception rather than any magical gift you think your animal has - just look at the number of dogs that wag their tail at burglars or impede an innocent postman from making an important delivery.... the mutts must be real geniuses! Same thing with depending on them for company... if you require an animal that loves you 'unconditionally' to the bitter end just because you give it some food, then perhaps you're lonely for a reason.