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What's The Point Of Bravery Awards For Animals?
Sure, they make us humans feel good - but animals have no idea what a medal for bravery actually is:
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Surely a more appropriate award for Mali would be a lifetime supply of Pedigree Chum, a field of female dogs* and all the postmen he can chew on?
(*I don't think we're allowed to use the 'B' word on AB).
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Surely a more appropriate award for Mali would be a lifetime supply of Pedigree Chum, a field of female dogs* and all the postmen he can chew on?
(*I don't think we're allowed to use the 'B' word on AB).
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.jno - // andy, surely it's worth considering why we give medals to animals to make ourselves feel good? //
I am sure there is a deep-seated psychological reason which could be explained by a scientist with most of the alphabet after their name, but as far as the AB is concerned, I think the answer is straight-forward - it makes the handlers, and animal lovers in general, feel good, and I for one am all for that.
I am sure there is a deep-seated psychological reason which could be explained by a scientist with most of the alphabet after their name, but as far as the AB is concerned, I think the answer is straight-forward - it makes the handlers, and animal lovers in general, feel good, and I for one am all for that.
Baldric - // An animal doesn't know it's risking its life, it's just doing its job,
Isn't that exactly what Humans get Medals for? //
It is - but the difference is, humans have free will, and a capacity to understand danger before they put themselves in a situation.
As advised, animals like dogs simply like to please their owners and have no concept of risk and potential consequences.
Isn't that exactly what Humans get Medals for? //
It is - but the difference is, humans have free will, and a capacity to understand danger before they put themselves in a situation.
As advised, animals like dogs simply like to please their owners and have no concept of risk and potential consequences.
No, I get where Sp is coming from.
Yes, you're summery of what he'd prefer is probably correct, though I'm assuming he's been neutered so female friends probably won't be required ;-) The medal is more a deserved feel good thing for his handlers.
As long as he sees out retirement with everything his little doggy heart desires i'm happy.
Yes, you're summery of what he'd prefer is probably correct, though I'm assuming he's been neutered so female friends probably won't be required ;-) The medal is more a deserved feel good thing for his handlers.
As long as he sees out retirement with everything his little doggy heart desires i'm happy.
A dog may be a highly trained military or police dog but it still gets scared. This particular dog has gone against its natural instincts - to run away. The actual medal is pointless but the highlighting of the work these animals do is important.
These dogs can do tasks in minutes that may take a human hours. I find them fascinating - especially Police Dogs (mainly GSDs).
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