Is dog-sharing good for dogs?

The term dog-sharing is somewhat misleading, as sharing is usually applied to material objects. This is the ‘sharing is caring’ sense of the word – giving two people or families the chance to share the care of the dog in question. It’s similar to putting a child into the care of a kindergarten or child-minder.

As a rule, owners tend to restrict the circle of borrowers chosen to look after their dogs. These acquaintances are made during initial and follow-on 3-way meetings. Who would put their beloved canine pet in the hands of strangers without a good impression of who they are?