I am being very honest here......
My pup loves me a lot - no doubt about that. But, he also loves everyone else too. He plays with and is affectionate and friendly with every animal or person he ever meets.
I have no doubt how much my pup loves me. But - at the same time, he would follow anyone home. I am pretty sure that within a day or two (if he were treated well and loved), he'd become a happy member of any family.
And, of course, if he ever saw me again - he would be totally happy to go right back home with me....and, in fact, would probably want to.
The point I want to make - is that I do believe that some dogs are such happy, well adjusted, affectionate little things that they are happy every place they go. And, again, if they are played with, loved, and well taken care of - it may take a few days to adjust to the new home, but many dogs can do this quite easily.
I think this is the Hallmark of a well adjusted pet. I know a lot of us think that our little dogs only live to be with us (as we are attached to them), but often they are much more versatile and adaptable than we are. I think some of us pet owners suffer "separation anxiety" much more than our pets do. I know I am guilty of this. But at the same time, I am glad that my little guy can stay with anyone for a while and be happy doing so.
My dog is especially happy and loves to stay where there are children. He just can't get enough of playing with children.
Carol Jean |