Your second thought is right. And dogs are dogs.
Take your dog out more, go meet up with other dog owners and make friends. People who love dogs have an almost instant connection to others who love dogs. Your dog is a social being, so be social with it.
WTF? Dog showed up in the country starvin, he has had the best life since then. After a couple years he actually ran off today, its his choice. I saved his ass if he wants to go back who am I to stop him? And btw, Im not social.
Ungrateful
How was he able to just run off? If the answer is " he just stays out in a large property all day" how do you know it wasn't predators? You just found him a couple of years ago, so don't really know how old he is. Did you take him to the vet regularly and get everything addressed? Some old dogs, when they know it is their time, go off to a secluded spot and just pass away. Have you done a thorough search of your grounds?
May just be out getting some.
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