#945 When your dog is happy to see you return

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Almost every day I leave the house and sadly, most of the time our dog has to stay home. I wonder what she thinks about when I leave? I am pretty sure she sleeps most of the time as she does when I am actually at home. When I leave does a dog wonder when or if we will ever come back? Does a dog just sort of assume that we will return eventually? I wonder if a dog has an actual sense of time? (How Stuff Works has the answer if you are interested.)

happy white dog sitting

Whatever the answer to all these questions, one thing is for sure, when I return from wherever I had to go there is always a big welcome home greeting when I return. Our dog will come running to the door and stand on the other side until I come into the house. A little bark which I imagine is her saying “Welcome back” and a sniff of my pant legs, a little ‘happy dance’ and then back to her dog bed or whatever it was she was doing.

And that makes me smile.

happy white dog running

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78 Replies to “#945 When your dog is happy to see you return”

  1. Dog are loyal and would stick by you no matter what!
    The news is filled with stories about dogs who saved their owners’ lives at the cost of their own.
    I absolutely love dogs, and i would trust my dog more than i would trust my human friends!
    and it’s a beautiful dog you got there! are these its real pictures ?
    Best,
    Mitch!
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  2. Ah, I work at home Troy which is why I got my dog in the first place.

    I had a Cocker Spaniel for 19 years so when he died I was devastated. I didn’t want to go through the pain of losing another one so I didn’t get another dog.

    It’s kind of a long story and I won’t share it here but I eventually got another dog almost four years later. I had gotten Blake when he was three months old so this one I wanted an older dog. I named her Kayla and she was four when I got her.

    I wanted one because I was working at home and I started to really miss the company that only a dog can give us. I know that she hates it when I leave and don’t take her with me which is not that often but there are places she’s just not allowed. She’s SO excited when I get home and all over me. I love that feeling and I love her. She also definitely knows when it’s dinner time. How they figure that out is beyond me.

    Dogs and the absolute best companions ever.

    ~Adrienne
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  4. What a great relationship – we have the same and it’s always a pleasure to come home and have a friend there. Almost makes me sorry for non-pet people.

    M.

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  8. Dogs are wonderful companions.All they ask for is a bowl of food & water plus a dry place to sleep and in return they never turn against you,they give conditional love,loyalty and will protect you unconditionally.

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  12. This is so true! My two dogs always greet me, with their tale wagging and all. While growing up I use to have cats, and like you said in your post, they greeted us as well. How can anyone resist a happy face when you get home from work? 🙂

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  14. Dogs are the reliable companion and you have to take care of them. When you leave the home, try to keep your dog with you if possible otherwise it will feel lonely. This is a great article and thank you very much for sharing.

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  15. When you leave your dog alone at home they’ll probably keep on whining and be unhappy. That’s why you should have 2 dogs so that both of them will accommodate each other while you are gone. When you get home your dog(s) will keep on barking and wagging their tail because their owner has finally come home.
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  21. We have a Rottweiler, now 1 year and he is always happy when we are coming home.
    when it is 1 min or 15 min it doesnt matter for him always jumping and being happy.
    We also made a website for and about Rottweilers
    If you have the time then take a look and tell me what you think about it.
    http://www.love-rottweilers.nl
    Thank you so much
    We live in the netherlands 😉

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  22. Because dogs are kind and love unconditionally.

    Josh Bilings says: “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you
    more than he loves himself.”…….Great true

    My dog always gets a huge hug when I get home.

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  24. Oh, I’m so sad when I leave the house, and my 2 pugs remains sitting down and watching me with their beautiful and lovely eyes.
    The real happiness is when I come back home and I find them, always ready to give more love and lick all over my face. Yeah, I love it.
    I think that loving a Dog is the highest and pure type of love that exsistes.

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  25. Thanks for sharing! Dogs are so great to have as companions! They are so loyal and I find that they are always there for me no matter what! When I come home from work, they instantly increase my mood! I love when he runs to the door to greet me, it makes me feel so special..

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  26. This is such a great article! I feel your the emotions. My sister takes good care of my dog when I am away for 2 weeks every month, and when I get back, I can’t help but cuddle with him!

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  27. The most social of those old dogs who were hanging around humans had to have been the most social of those wolves,” he told io9. “They joined people and eventually evolved to become dogs. The remainder of the wolf population were among the most antisocial of those animals and did not want to have anything to do with humans.

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  29. great writeup and my greatest wish is to get many countries that still dont have the laws protecting animals – dogs in particular implement them. dogs need to stop being treated as animals that live in the jungle somewhere but as pets that need to be groomed, need to have good dog recipes to feed them, require to be trained especially when they live inside the homes as it is the case in many western countries. dogs can behave like any other child in the home and hence it has to be treated as such.
    great website tools – good resources for everyone on dogs.
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  32. Dogs have so much more to them than most humans give them credit for such as personality, emotion, confidence, etc. I am sure they are happy when a human they love and care for returns home from being away. I am not certain they have a good concept of time, at least in the terms that we think of it because a trip that causes being away from them for 10 minutes still brings the same kind of joy and excitement that comes from being gone for eight hours.

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  35. I absolutely adore dogs. Once my Labrador saved me from drowning in a river. Now I trust my pet with my life. Thanks for the great story and it’s a beautiful dog you got there! My dog is as happy as the one in the pictures when he sees me. Quick question does your dog behave when the cats are around? Mine one does not listen to me when there are cats around and he goes around chasing them 😀
    Regards, Jack

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  37. How To Be A Good Dog Owner from my point of view

    Before making the decision about buying a new dog, here are some points you should consider :-

    1. Is someone at home for most of the day ?

    A dog, especially a puppy, should not be left on its own for more than a few hours at a time. If you are out at work from 9-5 don’t get a dog unless you can make satisfactory arrangements with a friend to let the dog out.

    2. What about holidays ?

    It is sad to say that more dogs are destroyed at holiday time than any other. Unless you have a helpful family to look after your dog, be prepared for the expense of boarding kennels. Because of the increase in running costs, reputable kennels now have to make a higher charge – don’t forget to book well ahead.

    3. Are you prepared for the cost of keeping a dog ?

    This includes not only the cost of food, and kennels at holiday time, but also the cost of vaccinations and also possible veterinary fees in case of illness. A dog, like a child, can fall ill quite suddenly and unexpectedly, so be prepared for any eventuality. Take out pet insurance for peace of mind.

    4. Exercise

    To keep healthy and happy, dogs need daily exercise, and this means a good run in a field or park, or a game with a ball, not just a stroll round to the shops on a leash. If you love your dog, be prepared to sacrifice some of your leisure time each day, whatever the weather. If you can’t provide this kind of exercise to a dog, consider giving a home to an older dog. Your local dogs home may have just the right one for you.

    5. Family circumstances

    Dogs and children usually love each other and get on well, but don’t make the mistake of buying a young puppy for a small child. Young children can be very cruel and a puppy may be badly thrown about. Worse still a young pup’s bones may easily broken if a child treats it like a toy. Wait until the children are older and a little more responsible.

    6. Dog Grooming

    If you don’t have much time to spare, choose a dog with a smooth or wire coat which needs little attention to keep it tidy. Long and curly coated dogs look beautiful, but they need daily grooming to keep them this way. Poodles need regular trimming, as well as grooming, so unless you are able to do this yourself be prepared for extra expense.
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  39. Thank you for the excellent article, Troy. I had a Plott Hound mix named Charli that i used to run with all the time. I miss her every day! I always loved that ‘Welcome Home’ face she made when i got home from work. Great memories. Thanks again…
    – L. Walters

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  44. I feel pretty comfortable saying that our dogs are genuinely happy to see us, just like wolves in a pack are genuinely happy to see members of the pack that come back from hunting or scouting, or dogs that are happy to see their friends at the dog park. They are experiencing a positive emotion of attachment to members if their social group, which seems very much like human happiness when we reunite with those we love.

    I’m genuinely happy to see my dogs when I come home!

    Usually I recommend to my friends to buy “Brain Training for Dogs” Program to train their dogs. This is an ebook and online training program that aims to develop the dogs brain to increase focus and ability to understand commands.

    This is a truly effective program and a steal at its price compared to the hundreds of dollars that you might pay to have a dog trainer teach your dog valuable skills. It’s an easy understandable product designed to train your dog and developed by someone who’s a professional in the field.

    Not only does it build your bonds but also increases your dog’s thinking abilities. The only potential problem is the fact that the included videos have some sound issues. Adrienne (author) can be heard in them but the sound is a bit interrupted because of the wind or distance. However this is a minor setback against all the good that the program can do.

    I won’t claim that you only need one book or video to give you a good knowledge of raising a dog: in fact I would advise against it. Buying two or three books and reading them thoroughly is the sensible thing to do. At then end of your reading I am confident that “Brain Training for Dogs” will give you a vast amount of important information that the others don’t even mention and will be the book that you regularly refer to whilst educating your own dog.

    Visit official website: http://brain-training-for-dogs.realcooltips.com

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  46. Thank you for sharing this article. i have dog name chikkoo, i loved him so much and like to spend time with him. i always miss him lot when i am away from him due to work. article is amazing

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  50. As far as I am able to see this is good website for dog safety and health. Thanks for the great story and it’s a beautiful dog you got there! My dog is as happy as the one in the pictures when he sees me.Great Post, I Think it’s Very Helpful

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  51. Dogs are really the best friend of humans… I have a g. shepard he is so intelligent that I cannot say it in few words. I was once on vacation for some official purpose for 20 days and when I came back the scene was unbelievable.. Elyka was so happy and cheearful to see me that I cannot say

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  52. A dog, and a puppy in particular, should not be left alone for more than a few hours at a time. If you’re out of work from 9-5 don’t get a dog unless you can arrange satisfactorily with a friend to let the dog out.

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  54. My pet pug Mack does not believe in showing lots of emotion when I return back from work every day, though returning after few days does make him miss me very much and then I get a solid welcome from him..

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  55. Thanks for sharing such a great article. It is easy to understand dog behavior. Dogs have proved their loyalty towards their owners time and again. They can be considered as our best friend.

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