Okay, so I have this friend that got a dog for Christmas. They told everyone that they did not want one and they just ignored and gave him one anyway. He is at a point in his life where it is just really difficult to deal with a dog, on top of everything else that is going on.
Besides which, this dog is very disobedient and naughty. I think a lot of that is because he cannot spend enough time with it, but nonetheless, it is a problem.
He doesn't know what to do, because he is a kind hearted person, he has tried to raise this dog, but he really, really does not want it - which I believe the dog can sense too.
I know, everyone will say to take it to the humane society or something. Well, we live in a small town and they don't have that. The only have the pound, which will kill them within a few days if they are not taken by someone else.
What do you suggest? How would you deal with it when you specifically asked NOT to get one, but that is what you were given?
2007-08-11 08:50:34 · 25 answers · asked by animal lover 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
By the way, this is not a kid. He is a grown man. Why would people give you something that is so much responsibility when you specifically said not to? I just don't understand!
Meanwhile, there is a problem of dealing with a naughty dog that was not wanted in the first place.
I really feel bad for the dog, but the situation is just not right and it is not his fault, but it seems like a pretty bad mess!
Any non-rude suggestions will be appreciated.
Thank you!
2007-08-11 08:52:48 · update #1
Oh boy...sounds like two unhappy house mates there...you know, other than putting the dog up for a new home via newspapers, web ads etc....the only other thing I can think of is to have a trainer come in to help out with the problems. Your friend seems to have a cycle of resentment against the dog ( we all know its not the dogs fault) but your right, he can sense it, and because your friend hasn't taken on the alpha role, the dog is assuming it for him, someone has to be the leader. The dog is naughty because he is bored.
if the dog was better mannered, then your friend may even enjoy the experience of having him around. If he cant find him a good home, then he should at least try to fix the problems, or as a last resort give him back to the people who " gave " him the dog to begin with, but try to explain to your pal that this is a LIFE, its not disposable.
2007-08-19 03:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A similar thing happened to me. I posted the animal on 3 Internest Sites, Craigslist.com (for the area closest to mine) Freecycle--(go to Yahoo Groups and find your Freecycle group ex: Dallas Freecycle) and post the dog there and my area has a site like Dallas4sale.com All of these are Free sites.
I would be as honest as possible in the ad so the right people inquire. State that because no one has had the time to train it, it is very energetic right now or something to that effect. Just getting someone else to take it off your hands isn't the most difficult part. You want the Right person with the Right time/resources to take the dog. Good Luck!!
2007-08-11 08:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Diane P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog is disobediant because no one is spending time with him, walking him and playing with him and this dog sounds like he hasnt been trained anything to put him in line. It was irrisponsible of people to give him a pet if he didnt want one and now this poor animal is in situation whereby his unwanted. Regardless if the man is kind hearted, his not really giving the dog any affection nor is he bonding with the dog.
Why cant you take the dog if your so concerned about whats going to happen? If nobody wants to take responsibility, take the dog to the SPCA where it can be adopted into a loving home where he will receive the attention he now craves. Its totally unfair to this animal.
2007-08-16 00:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since this has been going on for a few years, I don't think it's your weekend anymore. You should have said something from the beginning. Now, it's simply an annual get-together that lots of people want to attend. Let them know that from now on, each couple will be in charge of something. You won't do all the work and planning, and will no longer provide the lodging (if you have been.) When they realize it won't be a free for all, they might not want to attend. If all else fails, start over. Plan a new weekend getaway with just your closest friends. Tell the others you aren't having the usual getaway this year.
2016-05-19 23:22:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why someone would give a dog to someone who has said they don't want a pet.More to the point why did he accept the dog?Did they just drop it off ?
You are correct,in my humble opinion,as to why the dog is acting up.Animals have an instinct about these kinds of things you mentioned and just like a child,any attention is better than none even if it is negative attention.
My suggestion would be to give it back to the people who gave it to him or to advertise it" free to a good home" in the paper or on the community billboard at the supper market.
Good luck,for the sake of the dog.
2007-08-19 02:22:36 · answer #5 · answered by LifeHappens 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very unsafe to just give your dog to people you don't know - he could be used for anything, you have no idea what happens to dogs that are discarded like that.
If the dog is a particular breed, do a search for that breed rescue and see if they have room to take him in. They will foster him, train him, assess his needs and find him a good, safe, forever home.
Take some time and effort to get the poor dog into the right rescue or shelter, it is certainly not his fault that he is unwanted and neglected, which is why he is such a badly behaved animal.
2007-08-19 05:36:49 · answer #6 · answered by rescue member 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the dog a pure breed ? If so, try a breed rescue-- they have breed rescues for everything from poodles to doberman pinschers. Many times it is helpful if you give the breed rescue a small donation (they will find a "foster home", give medical care, food, and love to the animal until it finds a home). There are also non-breed specific rescue groups, try looking for these types of groups on the web (try search.yahoo.com). Additionally, try a posting to Craigslist (craigslist.org) and post the dog is available to a good home. Another option would be to post the dog on Petfinder (petfinder.org) to find it a home. If more information was available regarding the breed, age, weight, and height of the dog I could better direct you to a source.
2007-08-11 09:15:12 · answer #7 · answered by kaihoku 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This dog is clearly not a happy camper. This guy you speak of is not a happy camper either. If I were in his shoes, I would exhaust all avenues of sending the dog to a new home, IE. newspaper ads, net ads, etc.,etc., and should they fail, I honestly believe the Humane society or a rescue in a nearby city or town. Even if the dog is put down, he won't be neglected and miserable any more.
2007-08-19 05:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by Gardner? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say, "No, thank you. I appreciate the thought and your intentions; but I don't want a dog."
As to what to do with the dog, return it to the givers! If that's not feasible, place an ad in the paper. If the dog is pure bred, there are rescue organizations that will take the dog and find it a home. Look online.
2007-08-11 08:58:05 · answer #9 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could possibly try to do is go online and look up a rescue society or post a pic on the internet to give the dog up for adoption I am sure someone will want it. Your friend will then only have to keep the dog until it gets adopted. Some people will even try to adopt from out of state.
2007-08-11 08:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by evzuck 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋