Will They Remember?
They say that elephants never forget, but what about dogs. Recently, we came back to Maine after being gone for about 18 months. One of the issues with RVing with dogs on a long term basis is that they are constantly in different environments.
And, being the stupid human that I am, I was wondering if my younger dog would remember all of our relatives. After all, he was only two when we left and now he is four.
I am always worrying about the quality of life of my dogs: are they getting enough exercise, is the RV too small for them, do they wish they had their own yards etc. So, naturally, I worried that my youngest dog wouldn't remember my mother or my step-dad or my cousins or my friends.
What a joke!
The minute he heard their voices, his tail started to wag a million miles an hour. He and my other dog were so very happy to see all of their family again. They ran around in circles of glee and joy. And, there is nothing better than seeing the smile on people's faces when a dog is happy to see them.
So, whenever you wonder if your dogs knows something, or remembers something, or understands what you are saying, don't forget, they are so much more intelligent and complex than we even think!
And, being the stupid human that I am, I was wondering if my younger dog would remember all of our relatives. After all, he was only two when we left and now he is four.
I am always worrying about the quality of life of my dogs: are they getting enough exercise, is the RV too small for them, do they wish they had their own yards etc. So, naturally, I worried that my youngest dog wouldn't remember my mother or my step-dad or my cousins or my friends.
What a joke!
The minute he heard their voices, his tail started to wag a million miles an hour. He and my other dog were so very happy to see all of their family again. They ran around in circles of glee and joy. And, there is nothing better than seeing the smile on people's faces when a dog is happy to see them.
So, whenever you wonder if your dogs knows something, or remembers something, or understands what you are saying, don't forget, they are so much more intelligent and complex than we even think!
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A while after selling our business and house to begin full-timing with our three-legged dog Jerry, I began to wonder if he was always eager to get in the truck because he wanted to go back "home". But after reading The Dog Whisperer's book Cesar's Way, I realize that it is in a dog's true nature to roam. That is when these pack animals are most comfortable.
I highly recommend Cesar Milan's book to any dog owner. It can be purchased at Jerry's website, tripawds.com.
Regarding space, dogs need very little to live in. At rest, they prefer to den in small spaces. Just be sure to go on long walks once or twice a day and they will be well balanced.
Jerry loves all the new people and dogs he meets every time we stop somewhere new. And he is very comfortable in the truck. I think that's why he likes it so much.
You can follow our full-time RVing adventure with Jerry at LiveWorkDream.com.
Thanks for the dog-friendly campground map! We'll be adding this as a resource on our site soon.
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I highly recommend Cesar Milan's book to any dog owner. It can be purchased at Jerry's website, tripawds.com.
Regarding space, dogs need very little to live in. At rest, they prefer to den in small spaces. Just be sure to go on long walks once or twice a day and they will be well balanced.
Jerry loves all the new people and dogs he meets every time we stop somewhere new. And he is very comfortable in the truck. I think that's why he likes it so much.
You can follow our full-time RVing adventure with Jerry at LiveWorkDream.com.
Thanks for the dog-friendly campground map! We'll be adding this as a resource on our site soon.
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