Can dogs miss a place?? (aggressive, rescued, puppy, ears)
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I have a serious question that's really been bothering me.
I have been living in the Cayman Islands. Whilst I've been here, I've 'rescued' a pit bull puppy, now 1 1/2 years. Wonderful temperment. This saturday, I will be permanently moving to NJ (nice large house with large garden).
Now, I love my dog, but the problem is I am worried that he will miss the freedom / sea / life of the Cayman Islands. My landlady really wants my dog (she owns a horse stable) and has been telling me that the dog will turn aggressive once I take him to NJ, as he will miss the Caymans and the sea...
I am quite distraught about all this. I love him and want to bring him over.
He might miss the warm weather but he'll be FINE. That woman is completely wrong. He will NOT become aggressive...I don't know where people get these crazy ideas!!!
Dogs aren't as complicated as people think. Their priorities are sustenance, being warm when it's cold (and vice-versa), and pack social interaction (that's you). You love him, he in turn feels his bond to you, end of story. You could move into an old refrigerator box under a bridge in Topeka, he doesn't care.
Just remember to get him a friend if you're going to leave him alone for long periods during the day.
I have a serious question that's really been bothering me.
I have been living in the Cayman Islands. Whilst I've been here, I've 'rescued' a pit bull puppy, now 1 1/2 years. Wonderful temperment. This saturday, I will be permanently moving to NJ (nice large house with large garden).
Now, I love my dog, but the problem is I am worried that he will miss the freedom / sea / life of the Cayman Islands. My landlady really wants my dog (she owns a horse stable) and has been telling me that the dog will turn aggressive once I take him to NJ, as he will miss the Caymans and the sea...
I am quite distraught about all this. I love him and want to bring him over.
Do you think he will miss the Caymans?
Thanks
He'll be just fine. Its YOU he would be miss if you left him behind- not the island. I lived in the Bahamas with my dog for about 4 years. At times I wish I was still there for walks on the beach & the island atmosphere. My Maggie took it all in stride! One thing though. Be sure to check the area in NJ that you are moving too and make sure it isn't one that has a ridiculous law banning Pit Bills.
If the two of you are connected by your hearts than that's where he needs to be... with you! I think it's your landlady whose going to be on the testy side as she seems to like him.
Your landlady is improperly informed. Your dog will adjust fine! We took our dogs with us constantly changing their environment, when work required traveling (even up to a month away from home). Honestly, we feel that taking them with us and staying in hotels, apartments, etc. other than the house and the yard they were used to helped them become MORE stable and calm dogs. The diversity of the setting exposed them to more sounds, smells, people, you name it!
Your dog is connected with you and you are his alpha. As long as you are calm and show him the new ways...he will adapt!
I really don't think animals are nearly as complicated as we are. If they were, my animals would have been a neurotic mess.
My pets have moved with me a number of times and once they got past their initial apprehension of being in a new place, they were fine. If you can bring something that is familiar along on the move, like a bed or toy, do so.
Pets can go anywhere as long as they have you there to keep them company.
Agreed. In 2007, we moved twice in one year! Tonka took it all in stride... much better than we did, in fact. Until we jokingly put him in a box (with the lid open - we'd never close him in there!). He didn't like that too much but forgot all about it when he heard the treats come out.
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