i have a huge problem, i have two labradors, one golden and one cross breed chocolate lab.They have been together since a very young age and always been very troublesome, but the chocolate one is the problem. It was hard enough before but now i am five months pregnant, i cant handle then both and i know that when the baby comes it will be mayhem, after alot of thought i am considering giving up the chocolate lab but obviously i want her to go to a very nice home as she needs lots of attention, i dont want her to be put down in any circumstance.i love her to pieces but just cannot manage her anymore. What can i do to ensure she will be well looked after? advertise her in a paper?. Take her to a dogs homes, i just dont know, please help.
2007-09-26 21:12:08 · 9 answers · asked by Joanna H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How old are these dogs? The chocolate lab can still be trained. If you can't afford to hire a trainer. Call your local shelter, Vets, pet shops, and ask if they know of anyone that trains dogs. If you have a 4-H chapter in the area you may be able to find someone that trains dogs for the 4-H shows. These are usually teens that have been training dogs for a few years and may help you out for little or nothing. Don't be to hasty about giving up your dog. Even if she goes to what you believe to be a good home, there is a chance that the new owners won't put up with her antics either but they may just take her to a shelter and well........
2007-09-26 21:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by onedrin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't panic, you don't need to find the solution in one day. I had to rehome a dog, ot took me 3 months, but I found a perfect home. Put an ad in a paper, and also in internet sites for dogs. Also make flyers with her story and put them up in pet stores. Also ask everyone you know, even people you don't know, who seem nice. Then interview them, to see how they feel about dogs, what their opinions are, if they have experience, etc. Make it sound like casual conversation, but try to find out if they treated their dog for fleas, if they took it for long walks, if they didn't keep it tied up, if they are willing to pay vet bills, go see the place where she will live, etc. Also tell them that you'd like to see her from time to time, and do that, so that you check that she is treated fine. Finally, make sure that you will be able to take her back during a trial period. And tell that you are willing to take her back and they should call you if they decide they don't want her any more, instead of calling the pound or just abandoning her.
Also, as other people told you, a good trainer can work miracles with your dog, even if she is adult. I've seen it happen. You can train her and keep her.
2007-09-26 21:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to ahve her trained. If you are not too far along.. do it yourself. Also, have you tried crating the dogs separately when you need peace, and letting them out one at a time? Getting rid of your dog is irresponsible. If you still must go through with it, put her in the paper, the local pet store and even at the local animal shelter (an AD, I mean, not the dog). Also, try DOGSTER.com. Make sure you visit the prospective owner's house, if possible, and meet with EVERY family member. Good luck, and congrats on the baby.
2007-09-26 21:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Zephyr is the Shiznik 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can contact a local lab rescue if there is one in your area. If they are unable to take the dog in, they may be willing to offer you a courteousy listing. Be very careful who you allow to take your dog and screen potential new owners VERY carefully. You don't want this dog to get shuffled again if possible and careful screening will help reduce that possiblity.
2007-09-27 01:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You still have time, train her, and you can keep her. You took her on, she is your responsibility. It's the only way to make sure she is in a home that you are happy with. Hire a dog walker so that they get enough exercise.
2007-09-26 21:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by PawPrintz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you absolutely have to, then contact the Dogs Trust, they never put a healthy dog down, but its going to be pretty hard for the dogs to be separated from each other.
If you knew it was hard to cope with one dog, why on earth go and have another dog.
2007-09-27 12:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you will have to do what you have to do...
but.....why are the dogs troublesome? Because they did not receive proper training. You took on too many dogs....and now you are looking to "dump" at least one.
2007-09-27 04:55:08 · answer #7 · answered by Marna O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by getting the dog trained. Why hasn't she already been trained? Do you have any idea how much trouble you could have saved yourself already if she had been trained to begin with?
2007-09-26 22:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by dogperson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please don't give her up get her trained and she will become more settled, she needs stability and to be dominated if you are not the top dog she will run rings around you.
Please get her re- trained rather than re - homed.
Good luck
2007-09-26 21:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by sarahc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋