What is it about big dogs that make them think they're lap dogs?
this post was submitted on 16 Dec 2023
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I think they remember doing it when they were puppies xD.
Of course I can fit. duh
This is actually what it is.
People always let puppies on their lap and the dog doesn't understand why they're suddenly not allowed in the lap it's always been allowed in.
In fact most training is best done as a pup because that's when they learn the best
Okay, but how is that related to the picture? That's clearly a smol pup.
The couch is the only "dog bed" that's a comfy size. The fact that it's already occupied is just a minor inconvenience. Plus, dogs like to be close.
I'm sure it has never occurred to them that there is any kind of dog that is not a lap dog.
I'm 6'6", I've always wanted a dog that could put its paws on my shoulders and look me in the eye.
That dog looks like it could do that!
I’m pretty sure that dog could carry you around in between its paw pads and completely forget you’re there.
How big is that kid?
Snack-sized, according to the dog
You must be a cat person
I’m loyal to both
First thing you want to teach Great Dane is not to jump on you. They are big and heavy dogs who don't realize they are big and heavy. Add playfulness to that and it's a recipe for hurt.
Unless your name is Shaggy Rogers, sine ya know he can carry a full sized great dane and run at full fucken sprint.
Yeah but you can tell his dog is still heavy because when he starts running, it takes like 5 steps in place before he actually moves
It's that scoliosis. You can't tell how jacked and tall he really is.
Well that's no problem for him. Certainly takes less than 1% of his power.
Great Danes can definitely do that. They are couch potatoes who unfortunately have short lives.
common misconception with these home-trained equines
Now I understand why, in D&D, Small creatures can ride Mastiffs.
I'm almost positive that's a Dalmation.
It's a Great Dane.
Harlequin Great Dane, to be more exact! Nice pattern.