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Originally Posted by Montana Man
^^ I appreciate your approach in caring for your dogs. If I were a dog I would be glad to have you as a " mom and dad." We have a couple that are cared for in a special way as well. Dogs have a different emotion mindset that we people place upon them. The are mostly a product of the training they receive. Each of ours were at one time overly dependent upon our presence. Through training we broke that habit. We can now leave them in peace for us and them both. They do suffer while at a boarding kennel more than being alone but even that is getting better with practice. Actually, I think they enjoy periods of separation so they can get quality sleep time.
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I agree with this 100%. People think a dog is human, etc. They were bred to hunt, etc (most breeds). I grew up on a farm and our dog was outside in it's doghouse. It was alone all day when we went away. Do you never leave kids with a baby sitter? The kids will cry and fuss, but eventually learn to take it.