A question about Great dane rescues?

Question

I know that there are alot of great danes that need to be rescued.. but why was I bombarded with calls from rescues, when I placed my female for sale ...the rescues wanted her for free...One of the ladies was very upset that I wouldnt just surrender my great dane... is there a quota they have to meet or something...She is a four year old female and we are asking $350.oo for her.. which is alot but she is a great dog well trained and I have had tons of interest in her why are some rescues like used car dealerships

we are having issues with her accidently whacking my younger daughter in the face with her tail

our pets shouldnt become or children ....and how do you know that the all rescues have the dog best interest in mind?I was a manager at the humane society...The lady called my dog High maintance... if you have a older dane you know this not to be true... I have only had her for about 6 months...

I am getting rid of her because she is causing my 17 month old horrible pain because she wacks her is the eyes with her tail..
I cant ask my daughter to live with the pain and I cant ask the dog not to wag her tail..

Answer 1

Some rescues feel that they "know better" than the owners and could better place the dog with careful screening and homevisits - in the best interest of the dog.

Not that I agree with their tactics - but their concern is genuine and for your dog. The adoption fee at most GD rescues is about the same so I doubt they think they are going to make money off her.

Actually - instead of selling her - why don't you just get her tail docked? Better to put her through a little surgery than put her through the misery of rehoming.

Answer 2

We are currently looking for a specific breed and are looking to rescue only, as we do not want to contribute to the overbreeding of dogs and would never 'buy' a dog when there are so many that need homes. From that end, those involved in rescue we have spoke with have been wonderful and very willing to help. They are probably most concerned about the well being of your dog. It is one thing to sell a puppy, but a dog that you have had for four years? I don't get that. It would seem to me you would be most concerned for finding her a nice home than making money on her. I understand you have invested money, but that is the price you pay for having pets. Hopefully, our pets become like our children, would we sell our children?

**Why on Earth shouldn't our pets become like our children? I understand why you need to find a new home for your dog, no question about that! Just think your goal should be to find the best home and not the top dollar. They should most certainly be more like a member of the family than an old car you want to sell and then get frustrated because you are dealing with what you have termed used car salesman.**

Answer 3

Not that its anyone's business, but why were you selling her? If you got her from a breeder, they should take the dog back from you.

Anyway, some rescues would rather take the dog from you and place it themselves than see it go to a home that hasn't been screened. They seem to think (and with good reason) that if you are selling your dog all you want is the money, with no regard to the health/well being of the dog after the transaction. NOT saying this is you, but it happens more than you think. So they jump the gun and try to take the dog to place it. Now, if you weren't in it for the money, then I would say let the rescue have the dog. They screen homes to the point of being anal, and take very good care of the dogs.

I see your point on this, but I also worked in rescue for some time and know what they are getting at as well.

Answer 4

Rescues do not have a quota but they do havw ever have bills to pay,
Vet costs for spay/neuters and shots and heartworm and any other treatment that the dogs need.
They have feed bills and kennel bills and other costs.
They charge money for the dogs the adopt out to help cover their costs, trust me it never covers everything.
They screen the homes and will take the dog back if it does not work out. They do have the dogs best interest at heart.
It sounds like your dog would do best in another home. If you can sell her fine do so but if you are not sure about how she will be treated and want to be sure she is placed in a good home rescue can do that.
It sounds like you have spoken with some one at a rescue that is a little over zealous. It happens and sometimes they have bad days.

Answer 5

What will frequently happen is larger breeds who are aware of how powerful and strong they are will test their limits if they think the pack leader is weak. There is no such thing as a man's dog vs. a woman's dog, but men are more likely to assert themselves when the dog challenges them and put it in its place. Women tend to shrink back and give up pack leader status when the dog gets head strong and exerts a little physical force. It's not that women are inhererently worse with dogs than men, it's that the way they're socialized women tend to submit to a show of physical force or an intimidating gesture from the dog more quickly than men will. In that situation if you don't find a way to take control without hitting the dog and without shrinking away or giving up territory, you loose. To make matters worse, chores such as structured exercise and home-based obedience training are often left to the man of the house. It's typical for the wife to tell the husband, 'do the training, the discipline, and the exercise and create an even tempered, submissive dog for me.' So the man is taking control and making the dog submit, then after the wife and children are stepping in and giving the dog everything it needs and wants for free. The dog serves the alfa male, and everyone else in the family serves the dog. Women and Children only interract for play, cuddle, or to take the dog for potty runs and other minor things when the man isn't available. Usually not in a structured way. As a result the dog tends to develop a perception of the heirarchy at home that's different from what you think it should be. The alfa male on top, the dog next down and subservient to the alfa, and then the women and children are the dog's possessions. The dog should be taught to submit to ALL family members at all times. Otherwise, if he's dominated by the man of the house and sees the opportunity to try to control the women and children, he'll do that and move himself up in the pecking order. You need a professional trainer, obviously. And you need to start teaching the dog that food isn't his to guard, defend, or take. It is yours to give. Treats and meals should only come after he obeys commands and exhibits submissive behavior. Otherwise rather than keeping it out there where he can try to take it or giving the same command repeatedly and making yourself look weak, put the food away and take it out again later. Putting it away makes a stronger statement than giving the same command 10 times which gets ignored. The dog should ALWAYS work for treats and should never be fed while he's acting up. Otherwise the message he's been sent is barking, pestering, and being obnoxious is what he needs to do to have his needs met.

Answer 6

Honestly, i can't imagine anyone paying for your dog. They can get a puppy for what you're asking. Further, large dogs are very hard to place. The rescues are calling because they care about the breed and they have contacts with people and can more easily place adult dogs with a proper home.

Good luck on finding a home for her. Keep in mind that ads are places where people trolling for dogs to resell to high paying testing labs find many of their dogs.

When you give up on ever trying to sell the dog call rescue. They will honestly find the best possible home for your dog.

Answer 7

Rescues aren't being like used car dealerships, nor do they have a quota to meet. I gather that your dog is an intact female???? at any rate far too many Danes that are sold in circumstances such as yours end up in bad circumstances..as bait for dog fighting, as breeding machines in mills/byb, chained outside, neglected, abused etc...one big reason things don't work out often times for a Dane is because of theri size, because people don't realize what they are getting into when they get one,because they end up in circumstances like yours..rescues see this over and over & over. I've shown/owned Danes for over 25 years, I've also been involved with rescue..I've seen far more then I care to concerning this magnificant breed and irresponsability. Of course you've had tons of interest..owning a BIG dog is a status symbol. Money should NOT be your priority when placing your dog, her well being should be. Please do consider placing her with a rescue they will find the appropriate home for her.

Answer 8

Again my question if she is such a great dog why sell her-why is it so easy for people to just dispose of there pets I could see if there is a reason but I was always brought up thinking that a pet is a member of your family too unless there was something really really wrong with that pet, I am a volunteer at our local shelter and it is scary the amount of people that just get rid of the animal and just pick up a new one down the road. I dont mean to vent but again why are you getting rid of your "GREAT" dog??????

Answer 9

Why are you getting rid of your dog if she is well trained and a great dog?

And why did you get such a large dog when you have small kids? Any dog can whack a child---this is just not fair to the dog to get rid of him because he has a tail---geesh.

Answer 10

They wanted to stop the breeding. !!

There has to be a reason you don't want her so her offspring are not going to be any better but most hilljack BYB don't care only looking for some cash. Just like you selling your dog. Want cash for her.

Please spay her.