Well here goes....................
First of all - dogs can go back and forth quite happily.
My daughter and her husband both work - and their dog is dropped off at his parent's house every day while they work. He's always excited to go and stay with them --- and excited when he is picked up to go back home. And, sometimes, when they go on a weekend trip - he stays longer. He is totally happy both places. (and, he has done this for years...!!)
I truly believe that "well adjusted" dogs are happy wherever they are loved and well taken care of. I've mentioned before that my two dogs have "sleepovers" with some of my friends and relatives and their children and dogs. And - believe me - they have nothing but fun!
BUT - as an earlier poster mentioned -- in your case (a couple breaking up) - it would certainly be better for the both of you to move on with no ties.
Have the two of you considered going together and helping her get a new little puppy all her own? I think this would be the perfect and best solution for everyone. (Personally - if I were in your situation - so that I could keep the dogs, I would be willing to bear the entire cost of a new puppy for my friend --- after all - you would get to keep the two dogs you have - a small price to pay.)
And - if the two of you do remain friends - perhaps your dogs can have an occasional "sleepover." If they're like mine - everyone would enjoy that!
It's always nice to have a place where your dogs can visit - where you know they will be loved and well taken care of.
Good luck - Carol Jean |