I. How long does it take for a dog to forget its owner?

Different people have dogs for different purposes, for example, some want to have dogs for home guarding, some want to help with herding (sheep herding cattle and such), some simply want to give themselves an additional companion or partner, well, yes, the state has officially defined dogs as companion animals.

But no matter which reason, we have a dog, we have feelings, even if the dog will not want to forget us, likewise, the dog does not want the owner to forget it, but the reality is sometimes very helpless, there are always some reasons, so we have to separate from the dog. We can't help but think, how long will the dog forget the master?

This question is often asked by many people, we are with the dog every day, often give it food and play with it, it will remember very deeply, but when we are separated from it for a long time, such as two months, two or three years later will not forget us?
As a dog trainer, according to many cases I have seen, the dog will always remember its owner, the dog remembers our voice, the smell, the commands we give it, and so on, it can remember.
But it does forget, how can it forget? It is when the dog is old when the dog is ancient, its consciousness has been a little fuzzy, even a little Alzheimer's it does not even recognize you home, it may think you are an intruder, this situation exists.
But as long as the dog's head is still awake, it will recognize us, so no matter how long it is, at first, the dog may not recognize our appearance, but when it gets close to us and smells our scent, the memory inside its head will be reawakened, and it will remember "Oh, this scent is a familiar scent, when I was with the person who smells like this When I was with this scent, I had a lot of happiness, security, very pleasant", it will remember that you are its master!
So if a dog is separated from us for a long time, he will still remember us, unless the time comes when he has to leave us, when he is so old that he can no longer remember things, he may forget us.

Preventing Alzheimer's in dogs
What are some things we can do to make this day not come so early?

1. Give your dog supplements
Owners can give their dogs supplements of some antioxidants, vitamins C and E, and omega-3 fatty acids in supplements or fresh food. Antioxidants can fight aging problems in dogs, vitamins can prevent memory loss, and fatty acids are maintenance for the dog's cognitive system. Supplements are not a panacea, but in some cases, they can be helpful.

2. Maintain the habit of taking your dog out for exercise
Exercise not only brings a good mood to the dog but also promotes blood circulation in the dog's body. By improving the flow of your dog's blood, the brain receives more oxygen and glucose, promoting brain vitality.

3. Add surprises to your dog's life
Although dogs like regular life, give the dog some new stimulation, such a situation can activate the dog's brain, and ultimately achieve the effect of preventing Alzheimer's disease.

4. Exercise the dog's intelligence
Dogs do not exist that dogs can not learn new skills when they are old. They just need more patience and energy from their owners. At the same time, we can buy some new toys for dogs to learn to play with some educational toys, these methods can be a very good exercise for the dog's IQ so that dogs to avoid the effects of dementia and cognitive impairment.
About 25% of dogs over the age of ten will develop Alzheimer's problems. This percentage increases as the dog get older. With no way to guarantee that your dog will be healthy, taking more precautions is not a bad thing.

By doing these things, we are doing our part to make sure that day doesn't come so soon so that we don't have to catch up when our dog is gone from us.

II. Do dogs have good memories?

When asked, how do you think your dog's memory is? I believe many people will say, my dog is quite smart, he will remember all the commands and gestures he has been taught and remember them very well, so his memory should be good. To unravel the mystery of how strong a dog's memory is and whether it remembers its owner, you have to start with how a dog's memory is created.
1, associative memory, to help dogs remember what they like
When you go for a walk, you may remember the path you took, and you may think about a particular path in your head. But dogs don't think that way; in fact, they have little direct recall. But dogs have associative memory.
Dogs remember people, places, and experiences based on their associations with people. For example, a dog "remembers" going out because it has something to do with putting on your shoes and getting your keys every time you go out, so every time you put on your shoes and get your keys, the dog gets especially excited because it knows it's about to "go out," even if you're not taking the dog out this time. Out.
We often use this characteristic to train our dogs as well. The dog's associative memory will be changed step by step over time.

2, associative memory, but also let the dog remember the bad experience
Although dogs' memories are not the same as ours, they can also form bad, unpleasant memories.
For example, you will find that once the dog enters the vet clinic, the performance becomes very frightening. Because it is always some bad memories during the process with the vet, such as injections, such as pain, etc., the dog may not remember exactly what makes it so afraid, but it will vet clinic, vet and this fear associated.
Do dogs have good memories? Will forget the master? After reading this, dogs are loyal!
If you want to overcome these fears, you can eliminate this aspect of the dog's negative associations by using positive experiences, again using the characteristics of the dog's associative memory. For example, take the dog to the clinic for a stroll, play, and let the doctor give some snacks, not only the contact of the injection. But no matter what, once this conditioned reflex is formed, it takes more time to correct it.

3銆乄ill the dog forget me? No, they won't.
You may remember the excitement of bringing your dog home on the first day, but unfortunately, your dog doesn't remember the first time he met you. But that doesn't mean they don't remember you.
A dog's memory is more limited. So a dog may not be able to recall your first time together as well as you do. It may not remember everything you did together, but no matter how much time has passed, no matter how much the dog has changed, it will still remember its owner, it will still remember how good the owner was to it, and it will still be very exciting to see its owner.
But what is the extent of this remembering? We as humans have no way to find out, we can be sure that the dog through the memory of the smell, the memory of your form, is not forgotten. As soon as the re-contact, all your body shape, voice, smell, let it know that this is the owner with whom I used to live and whom I love very much.
Your dog has a positive connection with you, your home, and his favorite doggy friend, which means he will constantly "remember" your life together and feel the good things in it. So don't worry, your dog will receive all the love you give him.