Would GOODBOY remember me after 3 years & more?

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by xoepaddy on 08 June 2010 - 15:06

In my experience GSD's do not forget. I've seen them respond to people they haven't seen in years with joy and, if frightened by that person, fear.

by Pharaoh on 08 June 2010 - 16:06

I think sending a shirt,that you have worn all day on a hot day, to put in Goodboy's crate is a wonderful idea.

Greet him with a special treat.

Let us know how it goes and pictures please.

Michele

by DuvalGSD on 08 June 2010 - 20:06

GIVE HIM HIS SPACE AND RESPECT HIM AND JUST BE CAREFULL AND HE WILL COME AROUND KNOW YOU AND IT WILL GO BACK TO OL TIMES.... JUST DON'T BE ALL IN THE DOGS MIX THE FIRST COUPLE OF DAYS...."SPACE"

by Princess on 08 June 2010 - 21:06

My son at 18 left for boot camp and school for 2 years, he came home as a surprise walked in and my girl who was 1 when he left ,3 when he came home. He opened the door and she knocked him 160lbs off his feet , kissing and whinning as if it was the best present ever. She was his as a puppy , but will stop anyone else at the door. So yes they remember the scent and words that you use to say. Keep your body low will help and watch body lanuage with out fear. It will only take a second. Yes let us know as Im sure you will add your story to all the above. Have a good time with the reunion

by DebiSue on 09 June 2010 - 12:06

Can't wait to see pictures. It would be sweet if someone was there to video your reunion. Could be another YouTube sensation! You have us all enthralled. When exactly will you be meeting up with Goodboy?

by beetree on 09 June 2010 - 15:06

Yes, he will remember you, and be prepared for a howling, yowling, "Where have YOU BEEN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS!"

(That is one reason why I don't understand how breeders can rehome dogs after a certain age of usefulness/profitability is past, thinking it is all the same for the old dog. Not so. Not so.)

by VanessaT on 09 June 2010 - 16:06

Don't know if this worked, but your question reminded me of this clip about Christian the lion...

by VanessaT on 09 June 2010 - 16:06

Eeek, nope it didn't seem to work, but here's the link - shows the reunion of the lion with his carers a year after he was released into the wild.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5vRPKIS5UM

Let us know how it goes.

by DebiSue on 09 June 2010 - 17:06

It turned out good! Christian's story always brings a tear to my eye...beautiful.

by Krazy Bout K9s on 10 June 2010 - 05:06

Tarekallem; YES THEY DO REMEMBER BUT!!!!!!

PAST EXPERIENCE;....
All of my rescue dogs do remember me when they come back to visit or (very rarely) get returned, they are ecstatic at being "home" again...they all love me....<grin>

BUT!!!!!
I did take in a dog many years back that at first wanted to eat me and when I didn't fall for it, he was my bud....he wouldn't let anyone near me...he didn't like strangers at all....
I ended up giving him to a closed gate community for a guard dog( due to too many liabilities with him and when I did go back to see him months later, he remembered me, BUT!!! He was not going to allow me or anyone in his enclosed fence/space....
Maybe if we had taken him out of his guarding territory he would have accepted me better, BUT, we didn't, so he was "guarding his territory as he was supposed to do"...

Most dogs I would not hesitate to accept in, if you are not afraid of them, they will know...another female I have in, the wife was afraid of her, so she tried to bluff me, I took her down so to speak, and have no problem at all with her, only people that show fear, she will call their bluff,

So please be careful, don't show fear, only wisdom...
Probably not explained the best, but hopefully will help some...
Best wishes in your homecoming, Steph

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