Dogs rule

[SyberBitch]

Dogs are wonderful companions, but a lesson I learned from a Sheriff canine handler is that if something were to happen to him, such as death- the German Sheppard would, within a couple of weeks, accept the new owner/handler as his own.

It is the person who feeds the dog that buys the dog's affection and loyality.
That was tough to want to accept as it is easy to want to personalize a dog's "feelings" as human, but from his experience coupled with talking to others, I suppose it must be true.

You could just as easily replace 'dog' with 'man' and be as accurate. Well nearly. It depends on the dog. Some breeds are the 'for life' type of dog and they bond with one person. Others will bond with anyone who will take care of them.