Your dog will remember you.
I was walking my black lab at the area dog park a while back when we passed someone walking the opposite direction.
My dog broke rank, ran around in front of the person and sat down in front of her, blocking the trail. I caught up and apologized, saying, "I'm so sorry. I don't know what got into him."
The woman responded, "Oh, I do. I gave him a treat about a year ago."
I could also tell the story about a dog I surrendered to my parents. She always remembered me and was happy to see me when I visited, but she made it very clear that she had a new life with my folks and was not interested in returning to the old one.
Your dog will remember you, but don't assume that his is pining for you day and night.
I don't mean to be a downer, but it had to be said.
I was walking my black lab at the area dog park a while back when we passed someone walking the opposite direction.
My dog broke rank, ran around in front of the person and sat down in front of her, blocking the trail. I caught up and apologized, saying, "I'm so sorry. I don't know what got into him."
The woman responded, "Oh, I do. I gave him a treat about a year ago."
I could also tell the story about a dog I surrendered to my parents. She always remembered me and was happy to see me when I visited, but she made it very clear that she had a new life with my folks and was not interested in returning to the old one.
Your dog will remember you, but don't assume that his is pining for you day and night.
I don't mean to be a downer, but it had to be said.
