Interpreting a pet?

Question

Do you think it's possible for owners to develop a relationship with an animal so deep, that they can actually understand what the pet is thinking. Not necessairly having converstations with the animal, but understanding what the animal wants, or is feeling.

If you have a pet or pets, do you feel like you can really understand it based on what it does and the noises it makes?

Answer 1

That Son of Sam guy understood pets, and his neighbors dog told him to kill people.

Answer 2

I have 2 hamsters, 2 cats, and 1 dog

I can when my hamsters and cat are bored, happy sad, etc.

My dog.......i know he hates me(For No reason! he's old)

Answer 3

I can definitely understand my cat's feelings. She is a very loving animal, and her moods range from extreme happiness to fear and insecurity, depending on the situation she is in. She was abandoned, and is a rescue pet, so she can still have issues with situations that are new to her. I can always read her emotions though, she wears them as plainly as a human would. I understand a lot of the things she feels by the sounds she makes too.

Answer 4

I can tell my dog is listening to me (or at least trying to understand) when she tilts her head to one side or perks up her ears when I'm talking. Some animals just naturally learn to recognize certain words like their name, 'walk', 'food', etc. because they associate a specific action with that word.

Answer 5

Yes I do, I've lived with dogs all my life. And I'm a retired dog groomer/vet tech. When ever I was sick they knew it. & Would comfort me the best way they could/can. When my dog Sassy is hungry she will come to me, then go to her food bowl, then look back at me as if to say I'm hungry! Feed me! LOL!

Answer 6

i can understand a lot, but not all of what my dogs are doing or going through.

Answer 7

Oh yeah, my old dog Marcus was probably the best dog I've ever had. He was my baby boy. I always knew what he wanted by what noise he made or what look he gave me and most of the time he knew when I wouldn't give it to him when I told him. I was crushed when he died, he was sick for a while and runt of the litter (but huge as all h**l :3).... great, now I'm gonna start crying.

Answer 8

I have heard they react by instinct as to your feelings. I have had favorite dogs come cuddle to me when I was sad. I believe animals understand and know much more than is thought.

Answer 9

As you continue to grow closer to your pets, and if you are patient and open minded enough, you will eventually reach a point of understanding. Animal language is surprisingly simple. It uses basic body language and cues that everyone can instinctively recognize. Though you may never be able to directly communicate with your pets thoughts, you will reach a point where you can understand them based on the most subtle flick of a tail or twitch of an ear.

Answer 10

It may sound cliche but, yes, i believe you can.  I have have one of my dogs for about 8 years now, and certain things he does tells me what he is wanting, whether it be attention, or hes upset cause he didn't get to go out for a walk as much as the other dog or what have you.  I cant say I know what they are thinking, but i can understand what they are feeling.

Hopes this helps

good luck

Answer 11

I have four cats and I can interpret every they have to say just by their body movements. The way their tails move, the way their eyes look etc. Just like other family members you get to know basically everything about them. Listen and really look at your pet and you'll begin to see what they have to say to you. They communicate all the time with their loved ones.

Answer 12

You know, scientists will tell you it's impossible . . . but I don't know.  I mean, I think I can tell what my two precious dogs are thinking most of the time.  I KNOW I've seen Gus be sacrifical towards his little sister, Sis.  He'll let her bite him, eat food first, steal his toys, and he runs to her when she cries.

Answer 13

Yes of course.  Parents understand their babies needs and wants long before it can talk, purely based on the noise it makes.  No different to a animal.