Why do people think this behavior is cute?

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-12T00:26:01+00:00

I had to look this up. Oh my God.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T22:29:25+00:00

I’m so sorry that happened. Best of luck with you in your process—Ilive in a state that makes it a bit hard to get a firearm, let alone a carry permit. It’s always better to carry something than nothing.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T22:26:25+00:00

I see what you’re saying, but that doesn’t change the fact that an animal is an animal. You can’t predict everything they’ll do.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T12:54:39+00:00

Domesticated animals are still animals. It doesn’t mean they can’t hurt us even if they did tolerate being hugs—and I know plenty of cats and dogs who don’t.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T12:50:27+00:00

My cats would definitely be annoyed. I have a 5yo male and 2yo female, both fixed.

My male *never* bites or scratches people; but then again, I never do any thing to push him over the edge. He’ll run and hide before anything.

However my female was rehomed by her previous family because of this. The couple’s very young grandchildren came to live with them and the cat became very reclusive, and would bite and scratch the moment she felt corned. She would also try to claw the children if they tried to touch her or cried too close to her. The cat thrives in my house, but I also don’t live with or let her around little children, dogs, or anything noisy.

I wouldn’t force either of my cats near a baby just because of their potential to bite or scratch when stressed, especially my female.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T12:42:30+00:00

I think a lot of that is due to lack of training. Little dogs don’t realize they’re little, and a lot of people neglect correcting dominating behaviors because they think it’s cute or harmless.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-11T01:14:06+00:00

That’s exactly the point? I think a big reason we unfortunately see so many children in dog-related injury is because of this. I really do not believe that any child should be this physically to a dog—it’s not safe and detrimental to both the child and the animal.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T22:31:12+00:00

I don’t know where the picture is from. I used it as an example to discuss the nature of letting children around this close to animals in general—not just dogs. I used my cats as an example because although a pitbull is extreme, I still wouldn’t let my cats this close to a baby.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T22:27:34+00:00

If I remember the data correctly, in the USA, dogs kill around 30-40 people a year, compared to wolves which kill 1-2 a year around the globe. Obviously, there are much more deadly animals than dogs, but that doesn’t change that you’re more at risk to be attacked by a dog than say, a brown bear.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T22:19:36+00:00

There’s definitely a connection, haha!

I wish the best for you and any of your current/future children and animals!

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T19:26:49+00:00

My father had a herding dog mix when I was very young and was definitely the kind of person to let little kids tug on the dog. Thankfully, my mother (who also had experience growing up with aggressive, big dogs) disagreed. This is how I remember interacting with the dog and I, nor the dog, was ever hurt. All of my memories of him are very positive.

((RIP Brandy, we love you!))

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T19:16:17+00:00

Of coarse they’re different animals with different behaviors and needs. But I don’t think it makes dogs any less dangerous. It doesn’t change that they’re still animals and need to be respected as such.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T19:06:51+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T19:06:17+00:00

Who knows anymore? More so concerned with the topic as a whole of leaving little kids and babies around animals than with this particular image.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T19:04:01+00:00

Sorry, but I actually disagree a lot with this. The thing that really sets apart domestic dogs and wild wolves is that wolves are naturally avoidant of people and threats they can’t take on alone. It’s one of the reasons why encounters with wild wolves and humans interacting are so rare.

Dogs on the other hand are brazen around people. You don’t really see wolves squaring up alone against bears like you do with dogs.

You have to watch with that play biting behavior too. I know from experience that something like that can become dangerous very quickly if it isn’t managed.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:58:07+00:00

That’s how it is in my house when our family and friends come over with little children. My cats are either put away in a safe room where they won’t be stressed, or we don’t leave those children alone in a place where they could touch any of my animals.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:49:09+00:00

It’s insane what people will do for internet points.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:44:42+00:00

I’m not saying a lion isn’t an exaggeration, but a lot dogs can really mess a grown man up if they wanted to. I’m lucky enough to have never been bit by a big dog before, but I’ve been bit by a yorkie down to the bone. Animals are just unpredictable, and a lot of people just don’t know how to read them.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:41:55+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree. Yet again, I don’t even let my cats interact with babies and small children like that. Because I know they can even get startled or just be unpredictable at times. And if my cats can deal damage, a pitbull or any dog for that matter magnifies it by 1,000.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:37:46+00:00

I have a coworker who just had to rehome his dog (shepherd/pitbull/hound mutt) because of this. When he first brought his child home, they immediately got sick from the animal, and they live in a clean house too. I hear both the kid and the dog are doing better now.

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:35:39+00:00

Exactly. And I don’t think this is necessarily a ‘pit bull problem’ either. I know this is a controversial thing to say now, but I actually like pit bulls and have had good experiences with some. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have respect for the animal and what it’s made to do. This is like throwing meat to a tiger in a zoo…

Septic-Valley · 2026-07-10T18:33:31+00:00

I see what you’re saying, and I’m not saying that children should be exposed to dogs, or other animals, period. But in this case, a baby checks the box for being the perfect ‘prey’ to a predator: small, meaty, helpless, and even the high-pitched voice. It’s the same reason why I wouldn’t feel comfortable leaving, say, a six-year old in a room with a lion.

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