[Ty_Tyler]

Well I can only go by my experience. My first aussie was from a breeder and the second, a rescue dog. I do see a difference in temperment of the dogs which shouldn't be surprising. I notice my rescue is more affectionate and responsive to my emotions...she licks the tears off my face whereas my other dog runs and hides. LOL

Originally Posted by RBark

My 2 rescue dogs appear to not care less about me. The dog i purchased from a breeder made it her life's mission to stare at me as much as possible, forever and ever.

So yeah, I don't think it's true lol.

LOL My rescue stares at me a lot as well. When I am making jewelry she stares and goes into this trance (it seems) as her eyes get half closed. I wonder what she is thinking when she is staring at me so often. HaHa

[Indy]

I saw a car magnet at the pet store today. It was a paw print and simply read- "Who rescued who?"

I think it's human emotion. But it's entirely possible it's your feelings and bond that the dog picks up on... eg, every time I see a rescue ad or watch Dog Town, I go give my rescue pup a hug.

[emily445455]

Originally Posted by sparkle

I hear it said quite often (to include by tv/radio dog celebs) that a rescue dog will appreciate you/more as the dog knows that you have saved it. Does anyone else feel that the dog feels this way or is it that the human feels this way?


I never felt that any of the rescues that I have/had felt this way?

I have felt like at times my rescue dogs had no problems with taking advantage of me if I let them//?

Growing up we had a bought cat and a rescue cat. I felt the rescue cat was greatful, definilty.