I adopted a 6 month old GSD Mix when I lived with my parents, they live out in the country... had lots of land for Toby to run on, but she had to be tied up all the time because she would run away. Then 5 years later, I moved out when my hubby and I bought our house. I never thought twice about not taking her with me! She's MY dog... of course she's coming with me. But where we moved to, was not as much of a country setting as she was in before. Houses were closer, more noise, people walking down the street, things she had never come across before. She became a very nervous dog, and started snapping at people and bite the Gas man once!!! I kept her at my house for about a year, then asked mom and dad if I could bring Toby back. They said yes, that was 4 years ago, and Toby is living the good life now! She has not been tied up in years, no longer runs away, she has the run of their land! Does what ever she wants to, whenever she wants to. She is a GREAT dog!! I feel bad for moving her, and putting her through all of that. I wish is would have thought about it a little more before I did that. But I still get to see my Toby!! Here's a picture!