What is a blind person’s conception of dogs?(self.Blind)
submitted by Shala-lala
I feel like if I was blind, dogs would be this weird shaped furry thing that liked to cuddle.
Without seeing their cuteness though, do blind people think their dogs are cute? If so, what makes them cute?
Superfreq26 points3y ago
Cool question! I'm totally blind since almost birth and have had several larger breed guide dogs in my life, so here goes.
I like when they excitedly pant or snuffle around and move their head quickly, the way they wag or do zoomies when they are excited and the sound that makes sometimes with the thumping.
The way they tip tap around to check on you or make little barking noises and jump around when their all spun up about something is pretty great too, same for when they growl while tugging on a toy and respond to the pitch of your voice.
I also like their wet noses, their warmth just as another living and present creature, and furr if it's nice, like a big stuffed animal (it's just calming to stroke) as well as the shape of their face and especially ears particularly if they can move them around, the little dip at the top of their head ETC.
I mean every dog is different but Mostly I think I just enjoy experiencing them be them selves and interacting with me or others in a strong way.
szaez6 points3y ago
This is totally not going to be helpful, but as an autistic, I just see them as giant glorious furry stim balls to obsess over.
Much to my blind friend's chagrin, I might add. 🙄
TK_Sleepytime3 points3y ago
As an aspie VI person I appreciate this.
razzretina4 points3y ago
They're like people to me: all their traits are determined by their personality and of course you can tell what they look like because you can pretty much pet a dog all over.
quanin2 points3y ago
Sighted people, I find, put way too much emphasis on the sighted part, honestly. That's with anything, not just dogs. I actually heard a sighted comedian put it exactly the way I think about it--I can't find the clip right now, or I'd link it. Looks are great, and all that, but looks are temporary. You're not going to look like a bombshell in 30, 40, 50 years unless you get really freaking lucky. If that makes or breaks it for you, you have my sympathy, but I warned you. Too many people will overlook the fact you're a complete bitch because you're a knockout. Hell no. I don't give a damn if you look like a 10. If your personality's a 3, you're a 3.
ukifrit2 points3y ago
they make cute noises and do cute stuff to you when they like you. You don't need to see them to know that.
Asian-Tigress1 points3y ago
To answer your question, she is like my spoiled little child.
Asian-Tigress1 points3y ago
My dog, here we go she is warm, cute, smart, naughty, and A bundle of love. She is funny, quite the character. I love how happy and excited she is when I get home. I love that she is an overweight Chihuahua. I love that her previous owner accidentally dislocated her tail, it looks cute end it does not hurt her at all. I love how soft her ears are. I love how she pretends that she cannot jump onto the bed when we know she flips and jump as if she was on a trampoline every day. I love that she tosses her food bowl at me when she is still hungry. It is so cute when she realizes that I will be leaving and she sits in front of the door as if she was guarding it to stop me from leaving. It breaks my heart when we are getting ready to leave and she is at my ankle thinking that she is going along with us. It is so cute how she snorts at you and how she snores when she is sleeping. Her tail curls a little, she is a short chubby little thing and she snorts… Hence the name Piggy. She knows where her toy basket is. When she wants to play, she goes straight for her toy basket. She loves to burrow under the blanket and curls up behind your knees. Feeding, bathing, and walking is not a problem because she is worth every minute. No worries… She is on a special diet so she won’t be overweight for too much longer.
_Night_Wing1 points3y ago
I have some sight so that may disqualify me from this question however I will answer it anyways. I love dogs because they are usually very soft and tolerant when I trip over them. I met a dog that had very coarse fur and it threw me off.
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