{"id":4169,"date":"2022-04-25T10:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T10:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T10:15:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T10:15:49","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if your dog misses you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_misses_you\" title=\"How do you know if your dog misses you?\">How do you know if your dog misses you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_misses_me\" title=\"How do I know if my dog misses me?\">How do I know if my dog misses me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Do_dogs_really_miss_their_owners\" title=\"Do dogs really miss their owners?\">Do dogs really miss their owners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Do_dogs_get_depressed_when_their_owner_is_away\" title=\"Do dogs get depressed when their owner is away?\">Do dogs get depressed when their owner is away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_wants_you\" title=\"How do you know if a dog wants you?\">How do you know if a dog wants you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_long_does_a_dog_misses_its_owner\" title=\"How long does a dog misses its owner?\">How long does a dog misses its owner?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#What_to_do_when_you_miss_your_dog\" title=\"What to do when you miss your dog?\">What to do when you miss your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Can_a_dog_forget_you\" title=\"Can a dog forget you?\">Can a dog forget you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_long_is_a_dogs_memory_of_a_person\" title=\"How long is a dog\u2019s memory of a person?\">How long is a dog\u2019s memory of a person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#What_goes_through_a_dogs_mind\" title=\"What goes through a dog\u2019s mind?\">What goes through a dog\u2019s mind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_do_dogs_pick_their_favorite_person\" title=\"How do dogs pick their favorite person?\">How do dogs pick their favorite person?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_depressed_or_lonely\" title=\"How can you tell if your dog is depressed or lonely?\">How can you tell if your dog is depressed or lonely?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Can_dogs_sense_when_youre_leaving\" title=\"Can dogs sense when you\u2019re leaving?\">Can dogs sense when you\u2019re leaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#How_do_you_know_a_dog_is_happy\" title=\"How do you know a dog is happy?\">How do you know a dog is happy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Should_dogs_sleep_in_your_bed\" title=\"Should dogs sleep in your bed?\">Should dogs sleep in your bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you\/#Why_is_my_dog_following_me_everywhere_suddenly\" title=\"Why is my dog following me everywhere suddenly?\">Why is my dog following me everywhere suddenly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_misses_you\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog misses you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If they miss you more than they can bear, your pooch will offer you a few telltale signs. Chewing on your possessions, crying when you leave, and staring at the door after you\u2019ve gone are all key indicators.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-misses-me\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_misses_me\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog misses me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 9 surefire signs your dog misses you while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>They cuddle (or chew) your belongings while you\u2019re out.<\/li>\n<li>They cry when you leave<\/li>\n<li>3. or, they ignore you when you leave.<\/li>\n<li>They watch the door for your return.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re super-excited when you get home.<\/li>\n<li>They smile when they see your face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-really-miss-their-owners\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_really_miss_their_owners\"><\/span>Do dogs really miss their owners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115932\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-really-miss-their-owners.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs really miss their owners?\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-really-miss-their-owners.jpg 729w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-really-miss-their-owners-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual for dogs to grieve the loss of a person they\u2019ve bonded with who is no longer present. While they might not understand the full extent of human absence, dogs do understand the emotional feeling of missing someone who\u2019s no longer a part of their daily lives.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-depressed-when-their-owner-is\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_depressed_when_their_owner_is_away\"><\/span>Do dogs get depressed when their owner is away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs become depressed if their owner\u2019s are gone a lot. This may be similar to separation anxiety (but instead of \u201cacting out\u201d your dog gets depressed).<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T66fqlElhUc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-a-dog-wants-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_wants_you\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog wants you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They seek physical affection<\/p>\n<p>If your dog seeks out pets, leans, snuggles, and even hugs, it\u2019s a sure sign they\u2019re bonded to you. And you can strengthen your bond by spending quality, one-on-one time with your dog every day, including lots of gentle pets. Of course, some breeds are less affectionate than others.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-dog-misses-its-owner\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_misses_its_owner\"><\/span>How long does a dog misses its owner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In other words, dogs can start missing their Owners from the moment they part ways. After that, keep missing them more and more for up to two hours. Beyond the two hour mark, they begin a plateau of melancholy until they see their Owner again.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-when-you-miss-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_you_miss_your_dog\"><\/span>What to do when you miss your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coping Strategies<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set aside time to grieve.<\/li>\n<li>Write down how you\u2019re feeling.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at a local animal shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Spend quality time with your loved ones.<\/li>\n<li>Contact pet loss hotlines or support groups.<\/li>\n<li>Make a scrapbook of happy times with your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Seek professional counseling to process your grief.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-dog-forget-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_forget_you\"><\/span>Can a dog forget you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So long as your dog has strong, healthy eyes, [the study showed] that he won\u2019t forget you.\u201d\u00a0 So even if your face has changed or its been years since you\u2019ve last seen your dog, your doggo will remember how you smelled, remember how you loved them, and will be super excited to see you\u2019ve returned!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QX1QVrxrHQI\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-is-a-dog-s-memory-of-a-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_dogs_memory_of_a_person\"><\/span>How long is a dog\u2019s memory of a person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The function of the brain that stores short term memory can only deal with around seven items and only hold those memories for only a few seconds at a time. Studies suggest that dogs, along with humans and many other species, have an average short term memory span of around 27 seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-goes-through-a-dog-s-mind\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_goes_through_a_dogs_mind\"><\/span>What goes through a dog\u2019s mind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have the same brain structures that produce emotions in humans. Much like a human toddler, a dog has the basic emotions: joy, fear, anger, disgust, excitement, contentment, distress, and even love. A dog does not have, and will not develop, more complex emotions, like guilt, pride, contempt, and shame, however.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-dogs-pick-their-favorite-person\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_pick_their_favorite_person\"><\/span>How do dogs pick their favorite person?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality.\u00a0 In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-tell-if-your-dog-is-depressed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_depressed_or_lonely\"><\/span>How can you tell if your dog is depressed or lonely?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are several common signs \u2014 many of which are similar to signs of depression in people.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Appetite Changes. When some dogs are extremely sad, they lose interest in food and often lose weight.<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping All the Time. Dogs sleep a lot.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of Interest.<\/li>\n<li>Paw Licking.<\/li>\n<li>Avoidance and Hiding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jqAy_TOIh6g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-sense-when-you-re-leaving\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_sense_when_youre_leaving\"><\/span>Can dogs sense when you\u2019re leaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This spectacular ability to smell is a primary factor in your dog\u2019s ability to understand the passage of time. The strength of your scent on the air of your home, for example, can indicate how long ago you left the house. The weaker your smell, the longer you\u2019ve been away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-a-dog-is-happy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_a_dog_is_happy\"><\/span>How do you know a dog is happy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical signs of a happy dog<\/p>\n<p>A soft, partially open mouth. Ears that are relaxed, not pulled back or taut with alertness. Overall relaxed posture, with a raised head, relaxed tail, and confident stance (click here for more on dog body language) A tail wag that involves whole-body wiggles, or at least a relaxed body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-dogs-sleep-in-your-bed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_sleep_in_your_bed\"><\/span>Should dogs sleep in your bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t suffer from allergies or a compromised immune system, the two major drawbacks to sharing a bed with your dog are hygiene and sleep disruption. But as long as you can tolerate the smell and hair, and your dog doesn\u2019t wake you up with noise or movement, then co-sleeping with your dog is a win\/win.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-following-me-everywhere-suddenly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_following_me_everywhere_suddenly\"><\/span>Why is my dog following me everywhere suddenly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you notice a sudden change of behavior in your dog, he might be trying to tell you something. It could be a sign of insecure, stress, fear, anxiety, or even illness. Age and temperature could also contribute to that. Seek the help of a dog specialist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if your dog misses you?How do I know if my dog misses me?Do dogs really miss their owners?Do dogs get depressed when their owner is away?How do you know if a dog wants you?How long does a dog misses its owner?What to do when you miss your dog?Can&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":115931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-you-know-if-your-dog-misses-you.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4169"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4169"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4169\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115933,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4169\/revisions\/115933"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}