Is your dog scared of spiders?

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    claudine Well-Known Member

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    Usually, my Homer loves all kinds of insects. He treats them like toys and he really enjoys chasing them and chewing them:eek: I noticed that he avoids spiders though. He seems to be scared of them. I've never seen him playing with a spider, he doesn't want to get near them. I find it cute and funny, because I'm scared of spiders too, so maybe Homer imitates me:p
    How do your dogs react to spiders?
     
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    ACSAPA Well-Known Member

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    My dog chases all insects, including spiders. But he's scared of thunder and will hide under my desk by my feet during a thunderstorm.
    Maybe Homer was bitten by a spider once and has learned to be afraid of them because spider bites hurt.
     
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    Our dog is not afraid of the common house spiders. I just do not know if he will be afraid of tarantula and other big spiders as he never seen one yet. :p
     
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    claudine Well-Known Member

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    So my Homer is the only one dog here who is scared of spiders? I thought that maybe it's a common thing, but clearly it's not:p
    ACSAPA, I'm not sure if spiders that live in my area bite. Usually, they're very small.
     
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    I'm really not sure about Mishka. I've only observed her watching insects rather than doing anything about it. I guess that's one bonus. It's the snakes I'm always afraid of for her if she unwittingly walks over the top of one. :eek:
     
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    Not at all! Haven't seen as many spiders in the area like I used to, but at one time, I think they got amused at a spider or any insect for that matter. I saw one of my dogs eat a spider. It was so gross. I made sure not to let him lick my hand. I get tickled at the pouncing at the jumping insects, though. I guess because those type are more active and fun to watch. Spiders mostly run, hang around and spin webs, which is irritating for one of mine to get near a web if low enough. Most of the time, though I don't see spiders enough to notice if he'll have the same reaction.
     
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    I'm so glad that my Homer doesn't want to eat spiders:eek:
    I think that you are right, since spiders don't jump nor fly, they aren't as interesting as other insects. I noticed that Homer loves chasing everything that flies:confused:
     
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