We’ve come to associate playing with kids or something that some adults do to pass the time (such as playing basketball or playing games).
But in fact, even wild animals play. Dolphins have been observed frolicking and playing in the ocean and even lions and tigers have also been seen to engage in activities that we can only interpret as playing.
So when it comes to our pets, it’s no surprise that they also need to play in order to get the most out of life.
Watch this dog staredown at his owner below.
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After all, if their brothers and sisters in the wild can play, why not them? Of course, when it comes to animals, there should be a set schedule and their owners should be careful to set boundaries so that their pets don’t inadvertently end up destroying half the house in the course of their “play.”
If there’s one thing that sets humans apart from animals it’s the ability to restrain oneself. Animals are primarily ruled by instinct which is why if they are untrained, they will act according to how their genes and nature made them. Even domesticated animals follow this natural programming which is why humans need to keep a firm rein in those cases.
But this doesn’t mean that our pets have to be happy about it as is the case of this Doberman who’s having an intense staredown with his owner, just being inches away from her face, because he’s just begging her for some playtime. Begging or intimidating? It’s really hard to say but it’s an adorable sight nevertheless.
People usually know Dobermans as fierce guard dogs mainly because of all those movies and TV shows that portray this breed in that light. But like all dogs, Dobermans can also be sweet, fun-loving, and just waiting to be spoiled!
Of course, in the case of the dog in the video, the owner needs to stand her ground and not give in. If it’s not yet time for play or playtime has already ended, she should lovingly but firmly deny her dog’s begging because otherwise, the dog will only go by the pattern of learned behavior, i.e., if he stares her down, she will give in.
That shouldn’t happen because it’s not good for the dog to be the “master” and the human to end up becoming the “pet” although we all know that this happens more often than we care to admit. But it’s still an amusing sight whenever a pet tries to beg or coerce their owners into giving in to their desires!
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