[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Do dogs have memories?

  • From: " Maureen Murland" <murk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:01:07 -0600

Barb,
  Lordy, I'd have to say of course!!!!!!!! I have gone years between seeing 
some of my pups that I placed. It generally takes a few seconds to see 
GRANDMA IN THEIR EYES AND THEY COME RUNNING! I took my Jon to New Mexico for 
the shows there (I got him from Jamie Walker), I had him about 6-9 months at 
the time. He saw her at the shows, shook his head and had a FIT getting to 
her. So yes, dogs have memories. Mo

>I was talking to someone yesterday who rescued a mixed breed dog found
> roaming the highway last year.  He was in deplorable condition and he
> looked like he hadn't seen a decent meal in weeks.  After searching for
> his owner without any luck, my friend opened her doors and heart to this
> lovely animal.    He's a wonderful youngster with a great disposition,
> although he's suspicious of certain men.  He absolutely hates the
> crate.  He knows certain obedience commands.  My friend always says to
> me, "I wonder what his life was like before."  Obviously someone trained
> him.  She says she definitely believes dogs have memories.  How would
> you explain that dogs have REM sleep like us humans and it's often been
> thought that they are dreaming about chasing something.  Well then
> wouldn't they have to have memories?  Do you think it's possible for
> dogs once adopted to think about their past masters?  I told my friend
> I'd put the question to the List.  Best,  Barbara
>
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