No, really, I'm dead.

November 1, 2014 9:06 AM

This dog really knows how to play dead. It's funnier than it sounds. [slyt]
posted by SpacemanStix (4 comments total)

Speaking as a dog person, I'm gonna say: not funny.

A dog that freezes like that when taken away from his person and then tries to bite the person reaching to pick him up has some issues. Lack of socialization is just the first one.

I hate people who don't train or discipline little dogs because "look, he thinks he's a BIG dog" or "Aw, isn't he cute, defending Daddy." Jeezopete. No. Just. No.
posted by Archer25 at 9:29 AM on November 1, 2014 [6 favorites]

Yeah but... So cute...
posted by samthemander at 9:39 AM on November 1, 2014

Wow that's not funny at all... that poor dog is so terrified he's basically paralyzed and when he expresses fear aggression (he bites people!) he's subjected to more of the same. I couldn't even watch it all the way through.

Jesus, that poor dog.
posted by TheNewWazoo at 9:43 AM on November 1, 2014 [6 favorites]

A dog that freezes like that when taken away from his person and then tries to bite the person reaching to pick him up has some issues. Lack of socialization is just the first one.

You know what, I learned something new here about dogs. I didn't equate this with genuine fear, but in retrospect the little guy seems pretty scared.

I do apologize if this offended anyone.
posted by SpacemanStix at 9:55 AM on November 1, 2014 [5 favorites]