Should I Be Worried My Dog Will Not Be the Same?

Question by yoohookitten: Should I be Worried my dog will not be the same?
I must do a 28 day inpatient drug rehab program. I am worried about leaving my dog. We are together 24/7. He trusts only me and listens to only me. He has other human friends that will be looking after him. Should I be so worried he will not respond to me as he does now?

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Answer by Roadpizza
No. He’ll remember you. He might have some abandonment issues(when you get back, he’ll get upset if you leave him alone), but he’ll be fine.

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