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Psychedelics and your pets

Speaking of liquid dog, I like to imagine my dog, as he's trotting along, as a doggie torpedo with no legs gliding through the air, or with legs, but they're an afterthought. :P

EDIT: That was a sober musing. I feel more wrestly with my dog while tripping though. I start to feel like I'm being too soft with him and need to rile him up a bit like another dog.
 
I've been around my dog once on LSD and once on MDMA. Pets are fun while rolling because they are soft and cute, but on acid it is totally different. It is almost as if you can communicate with your pet, not telepathically or anything, but through subtle cues that you otherwise would not have noticed.
 
Family used to have dogs and cats, though since getting a hang on psychedelics I haven't had any pets, sort of a shame.

But, to the reason why I got on to writing: Somehow I've noticed dogs to be rather hostile or alerted at someone who's tripping. In last few weeks I've in in fact had two trips where a dog either barked at me out of the blue or went into his ear-high held battle position. As I've figured, it's due to how in normal circumstances human is always the master in the complex (yet, for the advanced brains, relatively simple) leader-follower relationships. In psychedelics, I haven't got a clue of 'natural subconsicous behaviour with animals' as my head's filled up with questions like, "Wait, why should I lead, the dog seems to have a better hang on this!" which naturally prompts them to challenge the leadership, e.g. act hostile towards me.

I've found this particulary odd because sober, I'm happy to be quite natural and well-going with all sorts of animals. Makes me think that if I did get a dog (not that my current rampant lifestyle allowed to) it'd have to be one of the races that generally come well along with all humans - no big guard dogs for me ^^
 
@ Pyramedic

... or the dog just barked at you because you're a stranger! ;)

Now if this happened and it was a dog that KNEW you, I'd say it was just concerned by your obviously "different" behavior when tripping!
 
One time on some strong LSD, my two cats followed me hiding place, per hiding place down a whole block, i was trying to walk to the park, while whispering to cats to tell them to stop following me. good trips
 
I generally always pull out my large snakes (Burmese Pythons) and my Alligator when I trip at home and let them roam around. Well the gator just roams the house anyways.. But I find her and bring her to the common area for communication. It is more fun with the gator, cause she makes noises when you talk to her. The snakes just love to soak up the nice warmth from your tripping body. And I can stare into my fish tank for hours teasing them with my remote control submarine, chasing them all over.

If I am felling frisky I pull out the Tarantulas to add some adrenaline boost to the trip experience. Let them sit on my shoulder and stretch their legs.

My house is a little different than most..
 
I spent almost the entirety of my last acid trip playing with my yorky. Just running around, gradually venturing further and further from home. The farther we got from home the more we seemed to bond. She was my animal companion on a great journey. She repeatedly demonstrated her loyalty to me, confronting other animals she thought may have been threatening. I protected her, in turn, and was greatful for her. It's sad, since that day our relationship has dwindled to the prototypical owner/pet status. Yet another reason to plan a trip soon.
 
PsychedelicLover said:
I generally always pull out my large snakes (Burmese Pythons) and my Alligator when I trip at home and let them roam around. Well the gator just roams the house anyways.. But I find her and bring her to the common area for communication. It is more fun with the gator, cause she makes noises when you talk to her. The snakes just love to soak up the nice warmth from your tripping body. And I can stare into my fish tank for hours teasing them with my remote control submarine, chasing them all over.

If I am felling frisky I pull out the Tarantulas to add some adrenaline boost to the trip experience. Let them sit on my shoulder and stretch their legs.

My house is a little different than most..
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I want to trip at your house! That is a dream come true! Having an Alligator in the house is one of those things I think about while tripping but later on see as inconceivable. Are you some kind of animal expert or are you just an awesome human being? What does caring for an Alligator entail? Are they dangerous or threatening or is that just a popular conception?
 
massiveinminiature said:
I reckon our doggees can sense whenst we are high and they seem to be calmer
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They can definitely sense it.

My doggy doesn't seem to mind when I'm tripping, but she doesn't like it when I'm stoned. :(

It's pretty funny actually - she doesn't even have to see me to know I'm stoned. I walk into a ten foot radius of the creature and she looks at me like a damn alien busted into the place. She must smell it, or hear a difference in my footsteps, or something.
 
I have 2 dogs, 4 cats and a parrot and they can all tell when I am tripping. I have had my dogs fight over which 1 gets my lap. I do have to say, they do seem quite hostile towards people they are not well acquainted with who are tripping (or drunk). They are friendlier with me tripping though. My parrot always wants to sit on my arm when I trip too.

I have had some pretty interesting encounters with deer and elk tripping as well, so I don't think its only domesticated animals who can tell you are tripping...
 
My dog always seems to know when I'm tripping, even if I haven't come up yet. I enjoy interacting with him while tripping but haven't had any particularly crazy experiences with this.
 
Connections with animals and plants can be astonishing and beautiful whilst taking psychedelics. I think perhaps because there is a greatly enhanced flow of cosmic energy going on, and the dissolution of culturally defined ego into a more planetary-aware state.
 
Toast to the Spirits said:
I Often I find that cats love to be around me while tripping, and they some how manage to fall asleep on top on my chest while I am laying down. They love to peer into my eyes as if they can see into my soul, and its comforting for them.
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My cat loves to be around me when I'm tripping too. She will come up and lay on my side like she is part of me. She also like to sit on my chest and stare into me like this.

I'm surprised no one has mentioned a telepathic connection with their animals while tripping. I have telepathic moments with my cat every time she is around while tripping - only catch is I have to touch her head. If I am, I can read her thoughts and to some extent her memories (which seem very limited, at least to me). Its a very incredible sensation, its so instinctual.

I recently adopted a dog from a shelter (in July). I tripped the weekend after getting him, which in hindsight was a very bad idea. To compound things, it was the highest dose I had taken, and I was going to be home alone. The dog could tell there was something off about me and became standoffish, defensive, and just all around strange behaving. It might have been just because we hadn't really had sufficient time to bond. I finally got him to calm down a bit, and I laid down on my bed with him on the floor beside me. I started stroking his head, and was instantly telepathed with him. This scared the shit out of me. He is a pittbull rescue. All I could feel was aggression and the only memories were fighting and neglect.

Needless to say the trip went VERY downhill from there. I ended having to call my wife to come home so I could have someone to watch the dog while I rode out the remainder of the trip which did not improve. This is the only time I have been careless with drug use, and it scared the shit out of me. I haven't tripped since then, but next time I'm definitely going to have a sitter with me that will be able to watch out for me, my dose, and my dog.

As for my dog, we have since bonded very much. He loves me and I him. He has grown to trust me. He still can be dog-on-dog aggressive, which I don't think he will ever fully out grow. But he loves everyone he meets, especially new people. He is a fantastic dog, he loves to be trained and learn tricks (he is very smart!). It kills me to see all the bad press and anti-pitt dog laws that have been growing in popularity. Any dog is a product of it's owner. Treat your dog right, feed him well, exercise him, and love him, they will be the best animals. There are no bad dogs, just terrible owners.
 
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toomuchtv said:
I recently adopted a dog from a shelter (in July). I tripped the weekend after getting him, which in hindsight was a very bad idea. To compound things, it was the highest dose I had taken, and I was going to be home alone. The dog could tell there was something off about me and became standoffish, defensive, and just all around strange behaving. It might have been just because we hadn't really had sufficient time to bond. I finally got him to calm down a bit, and I laid down on my bed with him on the floor beside me. I started stroking his head, and was instantly telepathed with him. This scared the shit out of me. He is a pittbull rescue. All I could feel was aggression and the only memories were fighting and neglect.
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I had a similar experience when I got my dog-friend from the animal "shelter" (cage). I was sober, but had been smoking DMT for weeks straight, and me and Henry (my dog-friend) lay down on a matress; and it was awkward. He didn't know whether I was sick, or sleeping or what- all he knew is that something was wrong, and he didn't want that shit in his life anymore. Just waves of terror and agitation coming frrom hm; he's a male rottweiler and will give his life to defend it, and I could feel a massive tension growing in him- "Should I attack- is this safe- will this person hurt me- I don't like this- Grrrr".

Eventually, we went outside and played with an old rope (that he still loves to this day) and I was able to ease some of the tension from him.

I still feel sad, because- while I knew he was mistreated before I got him- I cannot understand anyone hurting this noble, senstive and intelligent guy. He's very big, but very timid- he is scared of snails. :) But- we have bonded- I let him do his dog-stuff, such as in-depth snffing on walks, and chasing and general fence patrol (must be done EVERY MORNING AT 9AM!!), and he lets me love him. Thats all he ever wanted, was love. To love and be loved. Nothing is as good as getting home at night after work, to see this beautful, black-furred monolthic dog vibrating with exctiement energy; and then an ear scracth, which is essentially valium for Henry. Knocks him right out- until its 9AM and fence patrol time.

He's a good boy, he knows it and he loves it :) <3
 
one time on acid my mates golden retriever was just so friendly it even jumped on my lap and hugged me (or it seemed to).

i dislike cats but when i'm on shrooms there always so amazing!
 
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