I have been avoiding this for quite a while. To be honest, I was not planning on sharing it here any time soon. Think it's a mixture of shame and guilt, even though those feelings are completely useless to have.
I feel somewhat connected to this community, even though I'm not that helpful nor active. You guys have been such a help to me and I have much respect and admiration for the hours many of you spend here. Couldn't have gotten this far without all your help.
I want to ask something important.
Before I do that, I'll quickly summarize the reasons behind all of this. Anyone who is not interested, feel free to skip to the end, as the next part has nothing to do with my question.
How does a GSD do when rehomed? I'm asking this because I know how attached they are to one person. Mine almost screams if he sees me walking. Will it have difficulties the first weeks, will it be able to adjust quickly to a new owner? Is it better for him if I never visit their place, as that might cause confusion? Are there things I can do to make the change easier?
Just a side note, I have not decided anything yet. On one side I am delaying my choice, because it's one I prefer not making. On the other side I'm trying to figure out all the other possibilities. I am however considering it, something I did not dare to do a few months ago.
I feel somewhat connected to this community, even though I'm not that helpful nor active. You guys have been such a help to me and I have much respect and admiration for the hours many of you spend here. Couldn't have gotten this far without all your help.
I want to ask something important.
Before I do that, I'll quickly summarize the reasons behind all of this. Anyone who is not interested, feel free to skip to the end, as the next part has nothing to do with my question.
Now onto my question.
How does a GSD do when rehomed? I'm asking this because I know how attached they are to one person. Mine almost screams if he sees me walking. Will it have difficulties the first weeks, will it be able to adjust quickly to a new owner? Is it better for him if I never visit their place, as that might cause confusion? Are there things I can do to make the change easier?
Just a side note, I have not decided anything yet. On one side I am delaying my choice, because it's one I prefer not making. On the other side I'm trying to figure out all the other possibilities. I am however considering it, something I did not dare to do a few months ago.