I have a 18 month old pure breed German Shepard male.
And iam considering giving him to my auntie because she has a big yard and another pup for him to play with but if I do that I will miss him so much!, I have spent heaps of money on him like getting his vaccinations, he's microchipped, de-sexed, he has pet insurence and because he is a pure breed dog he cost $450 we took him to puppy class and taught him heaps of tricks, he's very smart and he loves his family, the reason I want to give him to my auntie is beause we don't have a yard so he's always on the chain, we do take him for good walks everyday but sometimes we don't have time. I feel sorry for him because he's always restrained what should I do?
2006-08-20
13:31:51
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Tammy848
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I woulden't be able to see him because I live a long way from my auntie.
2006-08-20
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Give him to your aunt to care for in her big yard.....you love him but the essential care of exercise and time of the owner are not there and you recognize it......this is why many dogs are up for adoption.....I hope all works out for the pup at your Aunt's house.
I have an 18 month old Dalmatian that has freedom and is being trained...was my son's dog when he came home from the Army....now is mine...I've adapted to the sweet gal and we love her and she us.....
2006-08-20 13:42:38
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answered by Sammyleggs222 6
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There's a lot that you haven't said. Do you live in a city? Can you put up a portable pen? Is your family against having him indoors? With proper crate training and a proper sized crate (i.e. - he should be able to turn around in it), he can be left indoors during the day in his crate and come out to spend the nights with his family. If none of the above is a possibility, then give him to your aunt and consider consulting a pet counselor (yes, I'm serious and my wife helps people in this way) before you make another mistake that hurts you and/or the pet. Just so you know, though, if the dog is only eighteen months, he'll readjust relatively easily.
2006-08-20 20:42:59
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answered by David R 2
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Be a good generous loving mother and do what is best for your child by letting your aunt who can better supply his needs take him. He sounds like a smart dog among a smart breed of dog. If he doesn't have attention, intellectual stimulation, and exercise, all his amazing qualities may backfire because he is bored. Chains are for inanimate objects, and not living things, if it can be avoided any possible way. This beautiful animal could turn into a bored, retarded , unhappy, surly, dangerous thing. Let him go. Be his Aunt, and know that you gave him your best, and you are part of what he is.
2006-08-20 20:50:26
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answered by choo-Choos Mom 3
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Do what is best for the dog. If he would be happier and your auntie would take good care of him, then let him go. He will still be in the family and I'm sure you can visit him almost any time you want. Consider getting a smaller, less energetic dog.
2006-08-20 20:42:41
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answered by animallover07 3
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Give him to your auntie and go visit him often. He will be much happier in a yard where he can run and play. I do not agree with chaining a dog. I think you know in your heart what is best for him. Like I said, you can visit him whenever you want.
2006-08-20 20:38:42
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answered by Anonymous
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i don't think you necessarily have to give him away. there are other options.
1)if your aunt is nearby take him over to play with the other dog as much as possible.
2)take him to doggy daycare to get some exercise and socialization. we do this with our shepherd once a week.
3) find a dog park where he can run offleash. our shepherd is not an offleash dog, but we've found a place where she can play fetch and run like crazy. the park is bordered by a lake, so there's nowhere for her to run away to - we just toss the ball toward the water and she comes right back. we let her drag a long lead so we can easily grab it if we need to.
i don't know if any of these ideas work for you. just thought i'd suggest some other options.
2006-08-20 20:51:50
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answered by speaker 1
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Do whats best for the dog. It needs play room. German Shepards love to roam and run. I had 1 for 13 years. Go visit your aunt periodically and play with the dog.
2006-08-20 20:39:57
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answered by nerdboy 4
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Let him have the freedom of the yard and playmate at Auntie's house. Then go & visit him as much as you can. I'm sorry, but It's very cruel to chain a dog.'
2006-08-20 20:38:09
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answered by Bluealt 7
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pray-i have been prayin about this and i add this now-and im sorry im teary eyed-because i feel alot of pain for what ur going through-i know u love this dog -well--and do what is best for all-can u visit your aunties-if so that may be the best way to go-and when u get a bigger place u can get it back-for now its like when u have a horse-u gotta stable him-if u dont have land enough to keep him at home-yet you can go and visit and its still your horse-im starting to cry cause i feel your dilema-im so sorry and come to our 360 we got pets and stuff there and creativity and u can put your love for you dog-please put down the name in our miracle blog-and u will be when u press -friend button a princess in there with our princes and princesses in care and creativty -thanks
2006-08-20 20:37:42
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answered by ? 5
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Hi, I am a Rotty Breeder from Australia and my suggestion would be 1/ Could you make a run for him, chicken wire is strong enough for Rotties so if I really didn't want to give my dog away, I would build him a run out of chicken wire. 2/ I would invest the cost just to have my dog near me, unconditional love from a dog is worth it. This is my first answer ever, I really hope it helps as I could not live without my Rottie.
2006-08-22 05:07:59
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answered by Debi H 1
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