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Lanny_MacDonald · 05-31-2006, 08:51 AM

I believe animals are self-aware. I think it is the height bof human arrogance when we view other animals as being completely devoid of certain brain functions. My bloodhound displays many characteristics that we associate with being "human". He displays emotions and he displays the ability to problem solve. He's manipulative and understands the "house rules" and how they apply to him. And he most definitely has the ability to discern between good and bad. When the Flames are on, he stays in the room with me while I watch the game (I think he's a big Harvey fan). When the Oilers are on, he usually wants to go out and take a dump.

05-31-2006, 08:51 AM	#2
Lanny_MacDonald Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2001 Exp:	I believe animals are self-aware. I think it is the height bof human arrogance when we view other animals as being completely devoid of certain brain functions. My bloodhound displays many characteristics that we associate with being "human". He displays emotions and he displays the ability to problem solve. He's manipulative and understands the "house rules" and how they apply to him. And he most definitely has the ability to discern between good and bad. When the Flames are on, he stays in the room with me while I watch the game (I think he's a big Harvey fan). When the Oilers are on, he usually wants to go out and take a dump.