Yep, it sounds like he needs a break from reality. LOL!
As for the dog, leave the pup over there a while longer. He/she needs to mark his/her territory. LOL! Animals are very smart when it comes to sensing who is a good person and who isn't.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
