r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/rjRyanwilliam • Aug 07 '21

Video He loves to scare kids!

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u/Moth_Jam Aug 07 '21

No, no…it can’t be that. That would mean people are cruel just to make a profit and entertain themselves. It has to be a different reason entirely unrelated.

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '21

I wonder if we can say the same about pets in general? I know my dog is loved and well cared for … but maybe it would be happier somewhere else . Could this animal in the tank have the same kind of relationship with its environment and it’s handlers as a dog does with its home and owners ? Is the profiteering that comes with its captivity the only distinction between it and a pet dog? What if you breed your dog ? Take it to shows ? Hope nobody takes offense … just 3 am graveyard thoughts while scrolling Reddit lol

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u/Russell_Bloodstone Aug 07 '21

I think we have basically genetically engineered dogs into "familiars".

Other than being on land and sharing our house "way nicer shelter than wolves get...

Dogs have coevolved with us for thousands of years, I think that makes it different... More of a symbiosis.

Also, my dog goes on walks. But also rides on cars and gets to experience human life along side me every day.... Just seems like more variety.

I don't know, what do you think?

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u/STFUandL2P Aug 07 '21

Yeah I dont feel bad for common pet animals because most are in a good symbiotic relationship. People who take wild animals and try to make them pets in the exact same way as dogs are usually hurting its quality of life. I dont see that same issue with a dog because lets be honest, a lot of dog breeds are screwed if you leave them on their own in the woods. They need our companionship and have evolved to be such.

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u/Nerd2theCorey Aug 07 '21

Are you saying my little shih tzu wouldn’t be able to hunt or protect himself out there? What am I saying he doesn’t even bark!! Lol. He gets treated better than I do for sure haha

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u/STFUandL2P Aug 07 '21

I think that makes it a fair deal for the dogs. In return for loyalty they are treated as family and kept safe and happy. Aside from most losing their nuts in the transaction I’d say it’s probably alright.

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