You stated that S often use pets to stay in touch with LBS.
I'm afraid that if H takes puppy that I will be the one trying to maintain contact over puppy. One of the reasons I thought about keeping puppy is so that I don't have that excuse.
I think puppy would be good for H.
Puppy's are my job... literally... for real. I am bonded and will wonder and wish to inquire and I know when he leaves with dog I cannot contact him over it.