Tamias, to DreamViews, and thanks for your post and interesting POV. The Kitsu state of mind--I'll practice it (in a dream, maybe? ).

Quote Originally Posted by Universal Mind View Post
I am still not toally convinced that all dogs are incapable of loving their owners, but I will tell you two things I do know. I have never seen a dog grieve over losing its owner once it realized that it was in a secure place with dependable food and water. I have even seen many dogs act loyal to temporary care takers and treat their owners like they are second class when the owners returned from a vacation. Also, I have watched dogs fake sadness and affection to get what they wanted and then completely change their expressions as soon as the owner was not looking. I have even seen dogs smile at each other after putting on such acts for their owners. It is socially advantageous for pack animals in the wild to be very manipulative and not to have consciences, and I think that describes what dogs are all about.
Like people never do those things, and ten times worse...we are pack animals too, you know.