Hello you lovely lot, looking for some advice.
I share a dog with my ex partner ( 4 year old working cocker) She very much took the split in her stride once she got used to the new routine, and is happy to stay with my ex partner at their parents house, where they have dogs she has known since either she was a puppy or they were a puppy. She also has my dads dogs (who again, she has known her whole life) stay over at my house on occasion when he is away, which again she is happy with (as she loves one of his dogs in particular) I'd describe her as very well socialised, and likes certain dogs, but is more of a people dog and happy to be on her own.
I have a new partner who has a (older, same breed) dog, they've been on walks together and get on fine. We'd like to spend more time at each other's houses with the dogs, including overnight stays.
I'm just hoping for some general advice and experiences really! Has anyone dealt with similar, how did you approach things, what should I avoid.
Note: am aware that not everyone agrees with a dog having two homes - I understand and respect that view, and agree that for some dogs it is hugely detrimental. This has been the setup for us for 18 months now and our dog has settled into the change very well - just wanted to say that up front, if she hadn't settled we would have changed what we were doing, as her wellbeing is the priority, not our personal relationship. If you think we are bonkers, that's absolutely fine! Dogs happy, and that's all I care about. Hence wanting advice on navigating further change.