Do Doodles forget?

[Elizabeth]

So my husband is leaving for North Dakota in the morning. He will be gone for 4-8 months for work. We have only had Sophie since November, and my husband is worried she will forget who he is. He will be back next weekend to pick up sime furniture, and I may drive out to see him about once a month. It will be interesting to see how Sophie reacts to Don with him being gone so much. Does anyone have experience with this? I told him that she wouldn't forget.... I hope I'm right!

[Wendy and Eddie]

I used to stay at my parents' house twice a year when their dog, Baron, was still alive. On my visits I'd take him for a walk early in the morning. Mom said he never waited eagerly at the gate on regular mornings, but as soon as he would hear my voice in the kitchen he'd come running to the gate and clink the latch till I came out. My parents come stay with me once a year and my dog always remembered them and their routines. I think dogs have great memories! :-)

[Elizabeth]

That makes me happy... I wish dogs understood web cams lol..

[Doris]

I don't think Sophie will forget. She will get used to one less person in the house, but I'm sure your husband will get a great reaction when he returns home. During my college years I was greeted with excitement by our English Springer Spaniel each time I came home for a break. She immediately changed her night time routine and slept with me instead of in her own bed! They also learn what a suitcase means . . . on my page there is a picture of Bodi on top of my husband's garment bag - Take me along!!

I'm glad you have Sophie to keep you company while your husband is away!

[Tamara & Giada]

Yes, my parents live in Fl 6 months out of the year, and when my dogs see my Mom when she comes back each May they go nuts!!!!!!!!! They forget all about me when my Mom is around!! She isn't/wasn't even a full time care taker of them either, so I think your dog will NOT forget your dh : )

[Mommy2Max]

LOL. When I first got Max, I watched every episode of The Dog Whisperer. I dreamt of Cesar and his training of people and rehab for dogs.........exercise - discipline - affection. I was walking around shushing at my dog. I drove myself and my dog batty...hahahaha. I still refer to Cesar's tactics, at times but, I had to stop watching season after season in one day. I got what I deserved. :)

Elizabeth - I agree with everyone. I don't think your "baby" will forget your husband.

[Eileen Ross and Cody]

When we first go Cody, I watch Cesar constantly. I thought Cody was the most "unbalanced" dog. I too constantly "shushed" him. I read every one of his books hoping for answers to some of his bad behaviors. We did do training with him at some local pet smarts. But when I started taking him to the dog park daily he behavior improved tremendously. He really is the best dog ever. He is just a little quirky.

[Karen & Lucy]

My DH is at our camp right now for trout season. He will be there awhile and I don't think Lucy will forget him at all. In fact she is moping around and looking for him since he left. 4-8 months is a long time, but when she sees him she will be all over him making up for lost time. When you drive out to see him are you going to take her along? If you do that will keep them both happy, I think

[Elizabeth]

I will try to bring her out there. My husband will be able to come home a bit at first because they will be working 5 days per week. After a couple months they will switch to 6 days a week and he will not be able to come home.. that is when I will drive out there.