Laser Prey

I often write about just how different Lilah and Ritter are from on another. Well, this post is no different. Psh, why would it be?

Cat owners have long known that a laser is a cheap and relatively lazy way to play with a pet. This same concept also applies to dogs. But it is kind of dependent on how strong of a prey drive your dog exhibits.

For example, Lilah has a strong prey drive which is why she loves to chase after the soccer ball or root around for lizards. Ritter has a low(er) prey drive and is more laid back, happy to just do his own thing and relax next to you.

So, as the video will display, they have different views in regards to the laser pointer and just how much of their attention it deserves.



Despite the thunk sound of her muzzle hitting the ground, when Lilah goes after the laser against my leg, it doesn't hurt at all. It's more like a hard nudge with a soft muzzle, and oddly a pleasant feeling (to me at least).

Ritter's a smart guy. I think Ritter realizes that the laser is an intangible thing that no matter how hard he tries to catch, will still exist to tease him. Understanding this, he deems it unworthy of his extended attention, when the floor beneath him is tangible and completely lickable.

Lilah, however, will spend a good while chasing the laser around, even tracking it to where she thinks it's hiding under he dog bowl/feeder. She will lie down and wait for it to come back out so she can hunt it.