how can i find a nice family for my dog?

Question

my dog likes to tear up stuff when i am not home. i tried to house train her but i think she needs a place with a nice back yard and kids to play with.

Answer 1

It is good that you are concerned with your dog to not dump on the street or in a pound, but could we give him another chance?

Like human babies, dogs can not raise themselves... they need someone to train them. That is where you come in....

Dogs are fastidious animals... they don't like to soil their sleeping quarters. Couple that with the fact that they are also den animals, and you can see why crate training works so well. Also, crate training is not cruel as long as you don't abuse it (like keeping a dog in a crate for 16 hours).

Dogs are social animals, so when you are gone, separation anxiety can set in. Much of the time it manifests itself in destructive behavior (chewing, getting into the trash, soiling, etc.). Some of this can be offset by providing more play/bonding time and time just being included in your day-to-day family living.

Also, obedience training goes an VERY long way in helping your dog fit into your routine. I can't stress how much it will help! Check with your vet or humane society for the name of a reputable trainer. In the meantime, get the book, "Dogs Love to Please..." (see below).

As mentioned earlier, some 'dog dealers' will pose as loving families to obtain free dogs to be sold as research animals, fighter, etc. If you absolutely must find a home, then please go through a a newspaper ad or rescue group and require references (vet, etc.) from prospective owners or perhaps a small fee (that would make it unprofitable for the dealers). But I guess that the question comes to mind, "If you were having problems with your child, would you just give him to someone else to raise?"

Good luck, I sincerely hope that you will decide to work things out!

Answer 2

Your dog is not in need of a nice back yard and kids...it needs training. If you're not knowledgeable, get a book or hire a trainer. It's not hard to train a dog, but it does require some commitment and consistency. Put the dog in a crate when you are not around, take 10-30 minutes a day to train the dog, give it some exercise, and you'll have a great dog. No one is in the market for an untrained dog, even if you try to give her away, most people expect some level of training has been done.

If you're not willing to make the commitment to your pet, contact a breed rescue...rescues don't usually euthanize (it's very rare)...they foster dogs until they find them homes where the owners are willing to make a lifetime commitment to the dog. Shelters/impounds are the places that usually euthanize after a short waiting period. Putting an untrained dog in a high-volume shelter is usually a death sentence, as I said...most people don't go looking to adopt someone else's problems.

Answer 3

I would not give it to a rescue program. If he does not get adopted there, he will be humanely executed. What I suggest is placing an ad in the paper. Let your friends know. You will be suprised how many people are looking for a dog. Do not lie about her tearing stuff up. It only makes things worse. Tell the owner, that she might either need an obedience trainer or a kennel to put her in when you leave. Ask the potential owner to see the household. Just to see if he is the right dog for her. Then oyu can see if he will like it there or not. Here are some good places to post ads.


* church bulletin

*newspaper

*phone book

* Website

I hope you find a loving home for your dog.

Answer 4

Put ads in your local paper...
Post notices in public places in your area that allow this.
Put ads up at Tractor Supply, your local pet stores and your COOP.
Talk to your local rescue groups. Explain why you cannot keep the dog and they will help.

If you don't find him a home from ads, your best choices are to place him with either the rescue group, or your local SPCA.

Puppies tend to tear things up till they learn how to behave. Also, house training a puppy is like toilet training a child. If you can't handle those two training jobs, you need a different kind of pet.

Answer 5

I would call your vets or a local vet and ask if theyre affiliated with a rescue or foster group. Lots of people will try to con you and say theyre a loving home for your dog but really theyre animal testers, dog fighters, or puppy mill owners.I would only trust a good foster home for my dog because they will screen any potential new owner the best. Or call a petstore, usually there is a local animal rescue/foster group that will show their pets up for adoption at petstores, and you should contact them.

If you cant do that, always ask for at least two references plus the potential persons place of business, PLUS have a contract with the person saying that if you find out any evidence of mistreatment, that its your right for them to give the dog up back to you.

Answer 6

if she is pure bred, try and find a breed rescue to take her. You can also ask your vet if you can put up a flyer in their office. If you want to keep her, try dog training classes... using the bathroom in the house and tearing things up can be fixed by crate trainging.

Answer 7

I think that you might try to crate train her first. I have never had a problem with a dog that has been crate trained. Do you just not want the dog anymore? If all else fails, try posting her on www.craigslist.org
But really, crate training is a great tool. Please try it.

Answer 8

A golden retriever is an magnificent selection. additionally Labrador retrievers, they are short haired and must be much less confusing to maintain because golden retrievers may be long haired each and every from time to time. i could additionally get it whilst it relatively is a domestic dog that way you could prepare it and make it quite dependable. additionally in case you have babies they're a sturdy canine to have, they many times are not aggressive with their food or toys. I had a white Labrador retriever becoming up and he grew to become into my toddler. He grew to become into very dependable and does no longer depart my area. My mom and pa ought to depart me in a room by making use of myself with him and he could watch me like a babysitter! wish this facilitates!

Answer 9

You need to try harder. These are the things that come with taking on a animal, I am sorry but you should not give up on your dog because you are frustrated play with her and walk her. What if the next person feels this way?

Answer 10

i think you should keep trying and if that doesn't work try friends and family because if you take it to the shelter it probably want find a home it will get put to sleep