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		labrador 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Addictive-like behavioural traits in pet dogs with... As a recovering addict/alcoholic, I completely "get" these dogs and think maybe if this idea spreads it could help non-addicts understand our obsessive/compulsive behavior without as much judgement.

cristaloleg 4 months ago | [–]

I like your username (especially in this thread)

(PS: I have black & yellow labs)

throw-10-13 4 months ago | [–]

Not sure if comparing human addicts to a dog is the win you think it is.

labrador 4 months ago | [–]

It's funny to me that you would say that because it tells me you've never been a desperate addict. You've never felt lower than a dog.

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