I cannot hardly handle the dog because he weighs 80 pounds and does what he pleases. Should I give the dog away or send him to obedience training. I just got off work, fed him and when I opened the door to the garage, he took off down towards the river. I called him to come back and he just could care less. This is the 2nd time in a week I am afraid the police will get called on us. We live in a little town population 600.
2007-04-12 17:04:56 · 10 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am getting my yard fenced in in 2 weeks. The dog is a chocolate lab with a big heart. He loves to play and we play a lot, but today was 12 hours at work for me. I thought about a playmate for him and hiring a boy in town to walk him while I am at work.
2007-04-12 17:27:55 · update #1
You sound like a caring person who's heart is in the right place and who is willing to do the best for the dog. Kudos to you. Yes, getting a walker for your dog on days that you cannot exercise with him would be good. Please ensure it is a responsible person; not just some irresponsible kid like your son. How can he just leave him like that?! So much for returning love and loyalty!
You have to decide if you want to love and care for him. Animals are very sensitive and know when they are not wanted. Dog training might help BOTH of you. I've heard dog trainers say that usually it's the people who need more training and understanding - not the dog!
If you do decide that he needs a new home, please do NOT put an ad in the paper for "free dog to good home." There are many, many unscrupulous people who pose as "nice" persons or even families, then take the dog and sell him to a laboratory for horrible torturous experiments (without anesthesia). It's a living hell where they are restrained and also usually had their vocal cords cut so they can't bark or make noise. Or they will be used as the victim to train other dogs to attack and fight and end up being savaged to death. Yes, these are cruel things to discuss but you have to know what can happen. If you should find a home, please get their name and address and go over to their home BEFORE you hand him over. And insist on future checkups to ensure it is a proper "fit" for all members of the family - most importantly the dog. If they care for him at all, they will want the best for him. Do check online; there are pet rescue associations that can tell you the best way to find a good home for him.
I hope you come to care for the dog; he sounds like a good dog who just wants love. You do not give his age, but if he is a young and frisky dog, please know that he WILL settle down at about 4 or 5 years of age. That is not to say he won't still need walks and regular vet visits and teeth cleanings. But he will be a bit more sedate and not as wild.
These are all things to think about; I wish you luck - more importantly I wish luck, kindness and love and caring to a good dog who deserves better than to be abandoned.
2007-04-12 18:49:32 · answer #1 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your son has already obviously made his decision - he obviously couldn't or wouldn't take the dog. If you don't want the dog, you should find a new home for it. The dog needs obedience training and someone who has time to love and care for it. You don't seem happy about this new responsibility. It you still feel like its your son's dog and not yours, then the dog deserves better.
Please find a humane society or a rescue group who is willing to place him in a loving home. Go to www.petfinder.com and find the groups near you. Talk to them and find out what their policies are and choose one that will be best for your dog.
It is because of situations like these that when young teenagers post about how they want to convince their parents to let them get a dog and the parent is reluctant, I try and discourage them. A puppy for a 13-year old ends up being the 5 or 6-year old dog of the parent
2007-04-12 17:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt have a dog if you cant figure out how to control it, theres books on this at a library ,,take this untrained dog to the shelter ,,and tell the Child that left him to you,, he escaped and you looked everywhere ,and put up signs ,,but he's gone ,, a book on basic training of dogs is at the library for free so theres no excuse for the dumb animal being killed to stop you from leting him go ,,,first a cage was an answer a fence also ,,a mussel too if he'80 pounds and bites someone you get to buy them a house or anice car ,, a leash with a cable running to the garage to a tree about 10 bucks aww forget about it,, this isnt your fault its the child that doesnt look inside the books at the library right
2007-04-12 17:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just give him away.. You should talk to your son and tell him that you can't handle the dog and don't want the responsibility. Give him the chance to come get his dog. If he doesn't want the dog anymore then find it a new home. It needs more exercise and training and if you aren't able to, or unwilling to do this, the dog should be in a home where it will get more training.
2007-04-12 17:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to tell your son that you just cant manage the dog. You should probably try to adopt it out .
Tell your son the situation , he needs to decide if he wants the dog and if he can find a place for him. Your son may have assumed that the dog would be fine at home .
2007-04-12 17:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big dogs need a lot of exercise and training as well. If you don't feel you can provide a proper home for him, perhaps another person will give him a loving home?
2007-04-12 17:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by meowius 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the poor baby is looking for your son. he is stressing out.
we understand that your son moved but the dog does
not and he is really upset. people have to understand that
dogs have feelings and they do stress and there is no way
of explaining it to them. if you find him i would give him lots
of love and attention and if you open the door put a leash on
him so he cant run away. maybe your son can come back
and visit him from time to time. maybe you can let him out
in a fenced in place. don't be mad at him feel bad for him
like you would your child.
2007-04-12 17:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by pinkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your son and tell him if he doesnt want to take his dog, then you are going to have to give him away or sell it.
Maybe he will come after the dog.
Good luck
2007-04-12 17:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy another dog to keep him occupied! That would help you a lot.
2007-04-12 19:21:23 · answer #9 · answered by Scarlett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
train him.
2007-04-12 17:13:00 · answer #10 · answered by contract.murderer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋