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Originally Posted by Disney  But what about the yorkie's second owner? If Cody won't forget Danielle, then he won't forget the new owner either.. |
True... why does he have to forget? He may never see the trainer again, so that's not too important. The argument here is will he remember his first owner who will be returning to take him home.
Same thing happens when one moves to a new residence. The dogs don't know why they're in a new place. They find new favorite spots and develope new routines.
Granted, having to leave one owner to return a year or two later is not the ideal situation, but I don't think it will scar the dog for life or anything like that.
All my dogs came to me at 2, 3, and 5 years old. Two came from the pound, two came from breeders who retired them. They are all fine, even the one that had head/behavioral problems when I got her. The 5 year old (now 13) had 4 different homes with 4 different owners before mine. None of them lay around pining for their previous owners. They're too worried about what they're going to eat, and when they're going for a walk, who has what toy, and who is in which bed!