Dog owners who split up should allow each other to visit the dogs, said Michael Fox, animal doctor who writes a column at the Washington Post.

He recalled a story where a dog was reunited with his owners after nine years, and was still excited to see them. This shows that dogs can remember their owners and possibly miss them when they’re gone.

Whether it’s a two-day trip or something more long term, dogs are happy to see their owners when they return. Because of this, whoever keeps the dog in the divorce should let the other person have visits, even if just for 10 or 15 minutes. It might cheer the dog up, and everyone likes to be happy