do dogs forget their owners?
Answer I’m sorry for the burdens that you, your friend and family are carrying at this time. Dogs have good memories. Some dogs that were recruited for use in wars (mainly German Shepherds and offered for use by their owners) and gone for 10 years or more, returned to their initial homes and not only remembered where they had buried bones, but almost immediately returned to old schedules and habits. What it seems is happening with this dog is that a new bond has formed (with you) and even though the previous alpha dog (your friend) has returned to the pack, the dog isn’t prepared to accept the change in hierarchy. A crowd of others didn’t help the situation either. The dog felt overwhelmed and the only sense of safety and security was obviously you. It might be best if your friend routinely visits you (alone) and re-establishes a relationship with her dog slowly. Abrupt changes may encourage aggression, fear and behavior problems that may not be reversible. When she’s there, let the do
