Well, let me tell you, this dog and rat friendship compatibility, it’s a thing, I tell ya. Some folks say it ain’t possible, but I seen some things in my time, you know? Like that time old Mrs. Henderson’s rat, Squeaky, used to ride on the back of her dog, Buster. They was somethin’ else, I tell ya.
These dogs, they’re usually big and strong, always barkin’ at somethin’. And rats, them little fellas, always sneakin’ around, lookin’ for a crumb or two. You’d think they wouldn’t mix, like oil and water, right? But sometimes, just sometimes, they surprise ya.
Now, I heard some folks sayin’ that dogs and rats can’t be in the same room. They say it’s dangerous, that the dog might hurt the rat. And, yeah, that can happen. A dog’s a dog, after all. They got that instinct, you know? Like chasin’ squirrels, it is just like that.
- Dogs are dogs, and they chase things.
- Rats are little, and dogs are big.
- Sometimes dogs get a little too excited.
But I also heard that the smell of a dog can make a rat scared. Them little fellas, they got sensitive noses, you know? And a big ol’ dog smell can be a bit much for ’em. So, maybe it ain’t just about the dog hurtin’ the rat. Maybe it’s about the rat just being plain scared.
And then there’s the sickness, folks say that dogs can bring in all sorts of nasty stuff from outside. Like them little bugs and worms. This can be bad for rats, very bad, makes their stomach hurt, and all that jazz.
But, you know, I seen rats and dogs get along too. Like I said, there was Squeaky and Buster. They were the best of friends. Buster would let Squeaky crawl all over him, and Squeaky would even share his food with Buster. It was somethin’ to see, I tell ya.
Some say that rats are smart, like real smart. Some even say they can be taught to do things like a small dog. They can be good little pets, always wantin’ to be with you and give you love. But people think they are dirty and want them gone. That’s not right. They’re good animals, too.
The folks at the animal place, they say that rats, cats, and dogs are all animals, but they’re different. They say rats are like squirrels, and dogs and cats are more alike. I don’t know about all that, but I know they all need love, that much I do know.
If you are thinking of dog and rat friendship, you gotta make sure they are both good-natured. The dog’s gotta be gentle, and the rat’s gotta be brave. You gotta watch ’em real close, especially at first. Make sure the dog don’t get too excited, and make sure the rat’s got a safe place to hide if he needs it.
One thing I heard is that talkin’ helps. Now, I ain’t sayin’ the dog and rat are gonna have a conversation, but you gotta talk to ’em both. Let ’em know what’s what. And if there’s a problem, you gotta figure it out together. It’s about trust and being honest with each other. Like a good family.
- You gotta be patient.
- You gotta be careful.
- You gotta be willin’ to put in the work.
Some people, they even say that a dog and a rat can be a good match. Like, if they’re both born in the right year, or somethin’ like that. I don’t know about all that astrology stuff, but I do know that any two critters can get along if they’re willin’ to try.
So, is dog and rat friendship possible? Well, I reckon it is. It ain’t easy, mind you. It takes work, and it takes patience. But if you’re willin’ to put in the effort, you might just be surprised at what you see.
It ain’t always gonna be like Squeaky and Buster, mind you. But, if you got a good dog, a gentle dog, and a brave little rat, well, you might just have a friendship for the ages. And that’s somethin’ worth strivin’ for, ain’t it?
But you know what they say about dogs and money. Dogs don’t care about money, but these little rats like to save every bit. It’s funny, ain’t it? The big dog, he’s happy with a pat on the head, but the little rat, he wants to keep everythin’ for later. The dog can be so serious about things, it makes the rat a little upset. They are just different, that’s all.
It’s like when you want to watch your TV show, and your friend wants to talk about somethin’ else. It’s not that you don’t like them, but you just want different things at that moment. That’s how it is with dogs and rats sometimes. They have different ways of doing things, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get along, you know what I mean?
