It would probably go throught that whole ritual of establishing dominance.bloodwolf_345 wrote:Twisting this about a bit, if a person owns a pet and is later transformed into a Werewolf, wouldn't the new Werewolf still smell the same whether in human form or not. Animals tell alot by scent. Honestly I do not think that if pet sensed that there was a "foriegn animal" in the area and it sensed it was bigger/more powerful/dangerous, it would act subbordinately.
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I think that a dog would probably act towards a werewolf in human form no differently.
In the gestalt form, a werewolf might cause even their own dog to think twice. I have a large werewolf costume, and if I wear it around my dog, he barks at me - acts as if it was a large, strange dog - looking nervous and eventually trying to play.
Even with the same scent, he still acts differently - though it almost seems more confusion - a discrepency between what he smells and what he sees.
I would think that an unfamiliar dog would act towards the werewolf as they would a wolf or very large dog - which would really ultimately depend on the individual dog.
Another good question might be how would prey-species act towards a werewolf? Is there a difference in scent at all in human form? If so, could a, for example, horse smell a werewolf as a predator and act skittish?
In the gestalt form, a werewolf might cause even their own dog to think twice. I have a large werewolf costume, and if I wear it around my dog, he barks at me - acts as if it was a large, strange dog - looking nervous and eventually trying to play.
Even with the same scent, he still acts differently - though it almost seems more confusion - a discrepency between what he smells and what he sees.
I would think that an unfamiliar dog would act towards the werewolf as they would a wolf or very large dog - which would really ultimately depend on the individual dog.
Another good question might be how would prey-species act towards a werewolf? Is there a difference in scent at all in human form? If so, could a, for example, horse smell a werewolf as a predator and act skittish?
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considering animals have been said to have the ability to detect paranormal things I have no doubt about the freaking out because of a werewolf, sometimes when a ghost is around dogs will bark at the ghost even if the human cannot see it
dogs sertinly are more attune to it, because often people will use dogs in ghost hunts like a drug dog, it will sit and bark when it detects something
dogs sertinly are more attune to it, because often people will use dogs in ghost hunts like a drug dog, it will sit and bark when it detects something
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I figure that a werewolf in human form still has a distinct scent, though that scent changes with shifting. Your hand smells different than your forearm, and both smell different than your hair. Each, however is different from someone else's of each area, though they all are closer to each other than the smell of a dog.
My lead werewolf novel character smells a little like burnt almonds in human form, with a bit more like ash when shifted to Gestalt.
My lead werewolf novel character smells a little like burnt almonds in human form, with a bit more like ash when shifted to Gestalt.
Taking a Gestalt approach, since it's the "in" thing...
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It depends on the breed and temperamentSilverclaw wrote:Do you think that dogs should bark angrily whenever a werewolf in human form passes? I've seen that kindof thing a lot in movies; angry dogs, hissing cats, ect. I dont really think that a werewolf would keep any pets themselves. What do you think?
I can see "Kickame" dogs bolting for the hills, screaming their little fuzzy heads off, or hiding under tables pissing themselves.
The bigger dogs, if they're scaredy cats, they'd be leading the little kickame dogs, the braver ones would be barking.
Then you have the wolfhounds Who might just go after the weres. . .;)
My were 'keeps' a large raptor, and a meat eating, fanged tooth horse
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It would also depend on the breed. Some Borzoi are real snarky around 'wolf looking dogs', but then, they weren't once called Russian Wolfhounds for nothing(not that wolfs were the only thing they hunted)Suho Wolf wrote:I think a werewolf's reaction to dogs might depend on what form he is in, and how much presence of mind the film allows him to retain in "wolf" form. .
The reason I think pets would react is because of the theory they can sense 'other'. .IOW, animals are said to react around places that have ghosts/poltergeists. . .they'd be able to sense something was not right with that wolf, and depending on breed and personality, their reactions would differ.
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Sorry, but you're wrong.
I have a dog here who has nipped my hubby, because he scared her coming at her with a hat on, something he hadn't worn around her before. They DO care, and depending on temperament/breed, they're reactions will be accordingly. A shyer/timider/less socialized dog is going to freak out when confronted with something that kinda, sorta smells like their owner, but sure the hell doesn't look like an owner.
I have a dog here who has nipped my hubby, because he scared her coming at her with a hat on, something he hadn't worn around her before. They DO care, and depending on temperament/breed, they're reactions will be accordingly. A shyer/timider/less socialized dog is going to freak out when confronted with something that kinda, sorta smells like their owner, but sure the hell doesn't look like an owner.
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I don't think he was talking about a situation like that. I think he meant something more along the lines of the dog being familiar with all the different forms of its master as it grew from puppy to dog. It would be totally used to it by then, and wouldn't be terribly concerned.mielikkishunt wrote:Sorry, but you're wrong.
I have a dog here who has nipped my hubby, because he scared her coming at her with a hat on, something he hadn't worn around her before. They DO care, and depending on temperament/breed, they're reactions will be accordingly. A shyer/timider/less socialized dog is going to freak out when confronted with something that kinda, sorta smells like their owner, but sure the hell doesn't look like an owner.
But yeah, if a werewolf did have a dog and the dog never saw the master in any form but human, then a sudden shift to gestalt or wolf would certainly shock the animal.
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WWs and pets
dogs would freak and run, bark or attack WW.Cats would hiss at WW.Oh yeah and there is this if you become a WW and you own a horse sell it.
dogs would freak and run, bark or attack WW.Cats would hiss at WW.Oh yeah and there is this if you become a WW and you own a horse sell it.
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I love this topic.
I would imagine it would scare the hell out of most animals because a werewolf is SO out of the range of anything you'd encounter in the world. It's very alien. Dogs have seen humans, but a human turning into a canine? That'd be terrifying. Just because they've seen other dogs doesn't mean one turning into one in front of them wouldn't be scary. I've seen black people, but if you could change your skin color at will I'd be freaked out.
I would imagine it would scare the hell out of most animals because a werewolf is SO out of the range of anything you'd encounter in the world. It's very alien. Dogs have seen humans, but a human turning into a canine? That'd be terrifying. Just because they've seen other dogs doesn't mean one turning into one in front of them wouldn't be scary. I've seen black people, but if you could change your skin color at will I'd be freaked out.
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I would have to agree to degree. I think anything that would be prey would dislike werewolf company.But I also think if you had a dog for many years it might just be a little on edge in your human form, not outright agressive.You would though prob have to stay away when you change.Depends I think on the strength of the bond you share with your pet.lovec1990 wrote:WWs and pets
dogs would freak and run, bark or attack WW.Cats would hiss at WW.Oh yeah and there is this if you become a WW and you own a horse sell it.
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for your dog you are right but i was talking about dogs in general if your friend have a dog i think his dog aint gona like you there and depends on dog will he attack, flee or bark like mad.Sevena wrote:I would have to agree to degree. I think anything that would be prey would dislike werewolf company.But I also think if you had a dog for many years it might just be a little on edge in your human form, not outright agressive.You would though prob have to stay away when you change.Depends I think on the strength of the bond you share with your pet.lovec1990 wrote:WWs and pets
dogs would freak and run, bark or attack WW.Cats would hiss at WW.Oh yeah and there is this if you become a WW and you own a horse sell it.
you take your new pet to vet and other animals in waiting room goes wild.
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Um, ok I'm guessing you didn't catch that I had actually agreed with you concerning strange(not your pet) pets or animals.lovec1990 wrote:for your dog you are right but i was talking about dogs in general if your friend have a dog i think his dog aint gona like you there and depends on dog will he attack, flee or bark like mad.Sevena wrote:I would have to agree to degree. I think anything that would be prey would dislike werewolf company.But I also think if you had a dog for many years it might just be a little on edge in your human form, not outright agressive.You would though prob have to stay away when you change.Depends I think on the strength of the bond you share with your pet.lovec1990 wrote:WWs and pets
dogs would freak and run, bark or attack WW.Cats would hiss at WW.Oh yeah and there is this if you become a WW and you own a horse sell it.
you take your new pet to vet and other animals in waiting room goes wild.
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oh im sorry didnt read it very good and my english isnt that good forgive me.
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No worries Lovec1990lovec1990 wrote:oh im sorry didnt read it very good and my english isnt that good forgive me.
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Holy s***, 6 year old bump. So much necroposting.
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Holy s*** ,read the rules of postingMorkulv wrote:Holy s***, 6 year old bump. So much necroposting.
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lovec1990 wrote:Holy s*** ,read the rules of postingMorkulv wrote:Holy s***, 6 year old bump. So much necroposting.
LOL, this actually gave me quite a laugh.Many here do not appreciate necroposting.It has though brought back some convo to the board.With new topics or discussions not being created on a regular basis and the amount of traffic that the board is actually seeing,I don't see a problem with it.Thats just me.Since the idea of creating a new home for The Pack, forum wise, necroposting has also been brought up.Some don't like it but I also don't see those opposed to the act creating new convo.Yes, sometimes when I log in I have to laugh at the amount of old posts being brought back to life and the age of them but hey just two years ago we had this discussion and nothing has changed
Now, so I don't take this totally off topic,let me add to what I've already posted.The relationship you have with your pet would prob be strained quite a bit if you were a werewolf and eventually you might have to let that pet go to avoid its unhappiness and keep it from stressing out constantly.
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yeah but some people are to attached too their pets so leting them go would be hardSevena wrote:lovec1990 wrote:Holy s*** ,read the rules of postingMorkulv wrote:Holy s***, 6 year old bump. So much necroposting.
LOL, this actually gave me quite a laugh.Many here do not appreciate necroposting.It has though brought back some convo to the board.With new topics or discussions not being created on a regular basis and the amount of traffic that the board is actually seeing,I don't see a problem with it.Thats just me.Since the idea of creating a new home for The Pack, forum wise, necroposting has also been brought up.Some don't like it but I also don't see those opposed to the act creating new convo.Yes, sometimes when I log in I have to laugh at the amount of old posts being brought back to life and the age of them but hey just two years ago we had this discussion and nothing has changed
Now, so I don't take this totally off topic,let me add to what I've already posted.The relationship you have with your pet would prob be strained quite a bit if you were a werewolf and eventually you might have to let that pet go to avoid its unhappiness and keep it from stressing out constantly.
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The idea was to keep the number of threads as low as possible so it would be easier to go back and reference discussions we've already had. As such, resurrecting the old thread is preferable to starting a new repeat thread of the same topic.Sevena wrote:LOL, this actually gave me quite a laugh.Many here do not appreciate necroposting.It has though brought back some convo to the board.With new topics or discussions not being created on a regular basis and the amount of traffic that the board is actually seeing,I don't see a problem with it.Thats just me.Since the idea of creating a new home for The Pack, forum wise, necroposting has also been brought up.Some don't like it but I also don't see those opposed to the act creating new convo.Yes, sometimes when I log in I have to laugh at the amount of old posts being brought back to life and the age of them but hey just two years ago we had this discussion and nothing has changed
Still, while necroposting is the more preferable of the two, you should still use it sparingly. Do it if you have something relevant to add, and avoid it if your response will just be "I agree" or "LOL."
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Hmm...I see no reason any pet would treat a werewolf in human form with any fear or aggression. It's not like any pets would know what a werewolf is anyways. Maybe pets would be more interested in a werewolf, but only because the person is different for some reason
Dogs especially wouldn't know because most don't even know to stay away from skunks
Dogs especially wouldn't know because most don't even know to stay away from skunks
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but if WW indentify other WWs by scent so pets with good nose will notice that their owner smell difrently im fan of that pets will act weird around you