[jolly dolly]

Our family dog behaved really strange during my illness, since i have been diagnosed and cured, our dog is back to his usual self, just wondered if this is normal and if there is a name for this sort of behavior, basically he was always at my side constantly both during my illness and my recovery - though now he is happy to go around doing his own thing, looking back it was really nice and he should and will be rewarded for his loyalty to me.

[nymamiyankee]

im not sure what the name is but ive had some recent surgeries and both of my dogs could tell something was wrong..the older dog wouldnt leave my side when i returned home....he wouldnt eat or drink while I was in the hospital for 4 days either..my daughter pretty much had to hand feed him and make him drink water...i dont know if they can sense it or can just gauge how our attitude changes..

[Larry S]

Yes, ilness sensing dogs.

[Jonathan L]

I think they have a 6th sense, although I don't know the name of it. I suppose it's a kind of Extra Sensory Perception (ESP).Dogs also know if you are injured - my Dalmation and Weimerana both know instantly if I've cut myself, or if I have a sore back/shoulder etc....they come over and sniff the 'poorly ' area! In the case of cuts they lick the cut area and look sorrowfully at me.

[Stevo]

Your in good Paws", K-9's have not only got a 3rd eye, they do sense masters pain, they infact can tell if a subject is not well, upset, tired etc, they are very protective of their owners & they worry bout where you are all day, it has been proven that people who own & live with dogs are very rarely sick, so to you my friend, I would say the name of this behavior is love & respect! If you do get sick, more than likely your gonna spend time nursing an upset Dog round tha clock! ie: Dog Virus, Hey it happens! Remember this, Dogs dont forget! He or Shes reward is that your oks! Cheers" Stevo aka GSD09 QLD AUSTRALIA