My dog has been in kennels for 6 weeks, due to a delayed housing chain, and him not being able to come with us. I've only visited twice, because I found it too distressing, and I felt it was unfair on him too. I'm getting him out next weekend, and I just wanted to know whether he's actually even likely to remember who I am? Or will he have a new knowledge of me as someone that came to walk him whilst he was in kennels? When I've arrived at kennels, he seems more excited to see me than the other dogs, but I'm still not convinced that he actually associates me with the person who has brought him up from six weeks old :(
2006-09-29 12:56:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anon 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He'll be major league happy to see you, I had a dog from pup. As I am in the merchant navy and used to go away for 6 -7 months, my parents looked after my dog whilst I was gone. Not kennels I know, but she used to got crazy when I walk through the front door.
Take him for a long walk, take him home & give him some food he really enjoys and all will be forgiven. Dogs are very loyal to their owners.
2006-09-29 13:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anchor Cranker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 7 year old neo mastiff remembered my nephew, who initially had him for his first year. Three years went by, and when he came home on leave, the dog went insane, peed all over the place and would not stop rubbing, licking, kisses, etc.. So, yes-they do remember. And now he visits about 2 or 3 times a month and the dog does the same thing. You can't forget love I guess. Don't worry-keep visiting and everything will be ok. Good Luck!!!!!
2006-09-30 01:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have a great sense of smell and if you have had it a long time before he went in the kennels the chances are that it will recognised you as soon as you go fetch it
2006-09-30 00:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think six weeks is a very long time to leave your baby. But... how long did you have him before you left him? My sister adopted a pup and only had her for a few days and had to leave her with me for three weeks and she did not remember her. but after a day or two warmed up to her again. I'm sure that would be the case if the dog has forgotten you. But it's possible it never forgets, because we go months without seeing my family, and my puppies are always overly excited when we visit them in California. so good luck...
2006-09-29 13:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-25 03:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on the dog. I put my spaniel in a kennel for a week & he didn't even seem glad to see me when I picked him up.
A friend had a wiener dog that hadn't seen me in a year & went nuts as soon as he saw me.
2006-09-29 13:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs remember you for years. He just doesn't understand why you are coming to visit and not taking him with you. When you get him around the normal stuff he will act different.
2006-09-29 13:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by bcringler 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't distress yourself, he will remember you without doubt. Just think of the fun you will both have when he comes home this weekend. It sounds to me that he is very lucky having you many dogs are not that fortunate. Enjoy.
2006-09-29 19:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by booty 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
People have had to leave their pets in quarantine for six months, of course your dog will know you and I'm sure he will be back to his old routine within a few minutes of being back with you. I had to leave my dog for a month when I went on holiday, she pee'd herself when she saw us all again she was so excited.
2006-09-29 13:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Princess415 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, it takes them 2 years of not seeing you for them to forget. Its best not to visit too often if they're in for a long stay, you've done the right thing.
2006-09-30 04:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋