Is it normal when a dog fakes a limp to get sympathy from people?

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I've known a couple of dogs that will do this. Once they get some attention and pity out of you, they will go happily trotting away, with no further sign of any "limp."

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  • VinnyB
    8 years ago

    Dog's learn what attention get them attention and repeat those actions. Though I have never observed what you are taking about specifically, it is consistent with normal dog behavior.

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    • VinnyB
      8 years ago

      That should say "Dogs learn what actions get them attention"

      Sorry

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  • goodatgiving
    8 years ago

    Not normal....if a dog is I'll it will usually retreat somewhere out of sight because if a dog is ill in a pack he shows weakness and the rest of the back may kill him

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  • Crusades|
    8 years ago

    If I'd see a dog doing this, I would kick him really hard to make him limp for real. That will teach the bastard a lesson.

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    • dirtybirdy
      8 years ago

      So you do unto other what has been done to you? Not always the best thing to do.

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  • Sprungindentod
    8 years ago

    i thought they did this to scratch their legs? wierd.

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  • ArmusWasTheFirstTroll
    8 years ago

    The owners of those dogs don't give them enough affection.

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