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Krystee · 09-19-2009, 11:31 AM

I don't know if this has ever been discussed here but I was just reading an article on Time.com called "The Secrets Inside Your Dog's Mind" and it made me start thinking about this...

I have always heard that dogs have no concept of time but I've never believed that. If I walked out to the mailbox and came back inside, my dogs would hardly notice but if I were to leave for a few hours they would be much more excited to see me when I came back. If I went on vacation for days, they would be even more excited when I came back. What is your opinion on this?

09-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
Krystee Tobie's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 901	Do you think dogs have a concept of time? I don't know if this has ever been discussed here but I was just reading an article on Time.com called "The Secrets Inside Your Dog's Mind" and it made me start thinking about this... I have always heard that dogs have no concept of time but I've never believed that. If I walked out to the mailbox and came back inside, my dogs would hardly notice but if I were to leave for a few hours they would be much more excited to see me when I came back. If I went on vacation for days, they would be even more excited when I came back. What is your opinion on this? __________________ [CENTER]Mama to 1 skin baby & 2 fur babies [B]Arilynn Marie Tobie Teddington Dash