Global Warming is Causing Dogs to Become Depressed – IOTW Report

Global Warming is Causing Dogs to Become Depressed

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WUWT: Pet behaviourists have claimed that dogs and horses are becoming bored and depressed, because global warming induced weather is stopping their owners from taking them out for exercise.

Leading pet behaviourists say the number of depressed and unsettled dogs they have seen in recent months is unprecedented

And they suggested that the spate of wet winters could be at the root of the problem, as owners cut down on the daily walks that are crucial to keeping dogs’ spirits up.

“I’ve been working with dogs for more than 20 years and I can’t remember a time when they’ve been this bored.   MORE

15 Comments on Global Warming is Causing Dogs to Become Depressed

  1. Anthropomorphism raises its ugly head once again. I’m reminded of the couple in ‘Best of Show’ who took their dog to the psychotherapist. Pretty clear there who needed counseling. Of course the psycho therapist just saw dollar signs.

  2. “Stopping their owners from taking them out to exercize”.
    Hmm. No, it is the other way around, and both
    pet owner and pet will both release endorphins, thus, depression drops.

    Sidenote: y’know when you’re taking your dog for a walk and he pees here, there, etcetra? Mine, he craps like nobody’s business. Good gosh dawg….

  3. (This response is to “Frank”, above, since we no longer have a “reply” button):

    As George Carlin once wondered, “What do dogs do on their day off? They can’t just lay around all day – that’s their job.”

    😛

  4. Bet my big dog could make a pet behaviourist start looking for a new career. I can’t even take him to the vet anymore because he can take the muzzle off that I have to put on him when we go there. Couldn’t afford it if he neutered the vet. He’s a good dog, just doesn’t like some people. He pissed on my ex-wife once. Good judge of character.

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