Dogs Rule, Cats Drool

[Ibby]

I'm totally not sure at all that cats are less intelligent than dogs, i'm just very sure that they are almost completely un-trainable. They can LEARN, but if they can't see the self-benefit in doing something, you can't ever ever convince them to do it.
Because cats just dont give a fuck.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by Ibby

I'm just very sure that they are almost completely un-trainable. They can LEARN, but if they can't see the self-benefit in doing something, you can't ever ever convince them to do it.
Because they just dont give a fuck.

Sounds like you're describing a teenager.

Now GET OFF MY LAWN!

[Ibby]

Originally Posted by orthodoc

That's not true in all cases, Ibby. For a long time, Siamese cats have been selectively bred as human companions. They are very dependent on human company and pine and become depressed if separated from their owners/companions. They come when called, know their names, play fetch, etc. They're smart, but the reason they do all the aforementioned things is that they are VERY attached to people. They will jump into the bath or shower with you if they feel neglected (i.e. if they didn't get to sleep with you and keep you up all night kissing your face)!

Some cats don't give a fuck - but not Siamese. They rock.

Sure - get back to me when you convince one to get your groceries for you!

I don't doubt that a cat could be taught "if you pick the right can when I say 'get me some canned manwich' you get a treat". I just highly doubt that any treat could convince any cat to undertake such a venture! EVEN if it's social and can't live without you - it'd sooner let you starve than get your groceries!

edit: and you say all that as if attention weren't an entirely self-serving venture to cats. My word was "self-benefit". Just because some cats crave constant attention doesn't meant they aren't doing it for them, not for you!

edit edit: also i say this as someone who would almost certainly sooner get a cat than a dog if my apartment allowed animals and it werent goddamn expensive to keep either

Originally Posted by classicman

Sounds like you're describing a teenager.

Now GET OFF MY LAWN!

Oh, go enjoy erectile dysfunction, you old fart!


edit: it's funny because since i'm starting hrt in between one and three months (holy shit! i saw a fucking specialist today!) I'll probably need viagra before you will

[ZenGum]

Originally Posted by Ibby

Because cats just dont give a fuck.

You're thinking of honey badgers.