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Thinking about giving dog away - am I the worst kind of person - UPDATE
Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:57 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:57 am
Had her for about 3 years. She's a good dog but very playful and energetic. It's almost impossible to put our baby on the floor to play without her trying to lick her or scratch at her in a playful way. I play with her in the yard but she refuses to go for walks in the street, literally just sits there. I brought her to Petco for training (I know, not the best but thought if I could calm her down just a bit, we'd be ok) but she refused to take treats at the class so they basically said they couldn't do anything for her.
I am attached to her but damn life would be easier with a baby without constantly having to keep her away from him and making sure we don't leave any of his stuff on the floor so she can't sit on it or lick/play with it.
She also has epilepsy so we pay $40/mo. for her meds. I think I have someone wanting to take her but I can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I feel like I took this responsibility on and maybe if I give her more attention/play time, she won't be as bad.
I am attached to her but damn life would be easier with a baby without constantly having to keep her away from him and making sure we don't leave any of his stuff on the floor so she can't sit on it or lick/play with it.
She also has epilepsy so we pay $40/mo. for her meds. I think I have someone wanting to take her but I can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I feel like I took this responsibility on and maybe if I give her more attention/play time, she won't be as bad.
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 10:43 am
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Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:58 am to LETSGEAUX2
It's a dog. Put it outside.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:58 am to LETSGEAUX2
Don't worry, she won't be able to tell anyone about your 'private times' with her.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:59 am to LETSGEAUX2
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am I the worst kind of person
No, but the dog deserves a better owner. Kudos to you for realizing this.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 10:59 am to LETSGEAUX2
In my opinion, children, elderly and a major move are the only valid reasons to get rid of a dog.
If you can find an owner who can devote more attention to her, and you trust them, I think it is fine. If you go drop it off at a shelter, then you're scum.
If you can find an owner who can devote more attention to her, and you trust them, I think it is fine. If you go drop it off at a shelter, then you're scum.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:00 am to LETSGEAUX2
I've done it, I had a puppy for a week and it destroyed everything , I dropped her off at the shelter
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 11:01 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:00 am to LETSGEAUX2
I adopted a dog and had to give her back to the agency I got her from. She was Lab/American Bulldog.
She was fine for a little while, but she had no interest in the kids. She would make sure she was focus all the time. She would push over the kids trying to get through doors.
The last straw was that she was lying down and she growled at my little boy unprovoked. She wasn't a fit with my family. She had to go. If she would have bit one of my children, I would have snapped her neck and thrown her in the dumpster.
For you bleeding hearts that I know will reply, she has since been readopted.
She was fine for a little while, but she had no interest in the kids. She would make sure she was focus all the time. She would push over the kids trying to get through doors.
The last straw was that she was lying down and she growled at my little boy unprovoked. She wasn't a fit with my family. She had to go. If she would have bit one of my children, I would have snapped her neck and thrown her in the dumpster.
For you bleeding hearts that I know will reply, she has since been readopted.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 11:01 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:00 am to AUCE05
our dog went on vacation to my mothers house when we had our little girl (she's now 4 months) and i miss her every day.
i'm counting down the days until the wife says she can come back or i put me foot down and bring her back myself.
babies and dogs just go together. haven't you seen those cute pics and litter facebook?
i'm counting down the days until the wife says she can come back or i put me foot down and bring her back myself.
babies and dogs just go together. haven't you seen those cute pics and litter facebook?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:00 am to LETSGEAUX2
I gave mine away when I went to work in the oilfied. being single and I couldn't bring him with me to the rig sites. I miss Nado. He was the greatest dog ever and the best wingman ever. He is herding cattle in Gumpland now. .
Good luck on your decision.
Good luck on your decision.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:01 am to LETSGEAUX2
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She also has epilepsy so we pay $40/mo.
Have your vet give you the script and fill it at Walgreens/Rite Aid, the price drops from $40 a month to $12 for a 6 week supply.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:01 am to Pettifogger
I would never drop it to a shelter. On top of the baby, we have moved and are doing a lot of remodelling. This sucks, it's hard. If she was only a couple of weeks old, it would be easier but as crazy as she can be, I'm attached to her after 3 years.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:01 am to LETSGEAUX2
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She also has epilepsy so we pay $40/mo. for her meds.
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I think I have someone wanting to take her
Someone is willing to take a 3 year old epileptic dog?
I would just get a fence for the yard.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:02 am to LETSGEAUX2
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It's almost impossible to put our baby on the floor to play without her trying to lick her or scratch at her in a playful way
Had to give my dog to my mom when we realized my son was allergic to pet dander. It sucks, but its much easier now.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:02 am to LETSGEAUX2
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she refuses to go for walks in the street, literally just sits there.
Get a pinch collar and this problem will be solved in a day.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:03 am to LETSGEAUX2
Why can't you put her outside? That's her natural environment.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:03 am to LETSGEAUX2
We have dogs, and they were the first kids in our house... until we had real kids, and then they were relegated to the back yard and garage (heated & cooled garage, BTW).
I felt bad about doing it, but our lab is pretty high energy and we didn't want him around the baby for fear that he'd step on them, sit on them, etc. We didn't end up giving ours away, but in hindsight, we should have probably considered it. They aren't locked up all day long- they have a large garage when they aren't outside, and when they are outside, they have the whole side of the house to themselves to run around, dig a little, sit in the shade, etc. They don't get much attention from us, but they aren't in a cage all day long, either.
I felt bad about doing it, but our lab is pretty high energy and we didn't want him around the baby for fear that he'd step on them, sit on them, etc. We didn't end up giving ours away, but in hindsight, we should have probably considered it. They aren't locked up all day long- they have a large garage when they aren't outside, and when they are outside, they have the whole side of the house to themselves to run around, dig a little, sit in the shade, etc. They don't get much attention from us, but they aren't in a cage all day long, either.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:05 am to LETSGEAUX2
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Had her for about 3 years. She's a good dog but very playful and energetic. It's almost impossible to put our baby on the floor to play without her trying to lick her or scratch at her in a playful way. I play with her in the yard but she refuses to go for walks in the street, literally just sits there. I brought her to Petco for training (I know, not the best but thought if I could calm her down just a bit, we'd be ok) but she refused to take treats at the class so they basically said they couldn't do anything for her.
I am attached to her but damn life would be easier with a baby without constantly having to keep her away from him and making sure we don't leave any of his stuff on the floor so she can't sit on it or lick/play with it.
She also has epilepsy so we pay $40/mo. for her meds. I think I have someone wanting to take her but I can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I feel like I took this responsibility on and maybe if I give her more attention/play time, she won't be as bad.
Your baby will only be that young for a few more years. You could have that dog another 10 years easily. If you're "attached" like you say you are then it shouldn't be that big of a deal to just deal with it for another year or so. I could never do it but if you do give her away just make sure you don't drop her off at a shelter or some stupid shite.
Also, get over the dog licking the kid thing. It's going to happen.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:06 am to LETSGEAUX2
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I would never drop it to a shelter. On top of the baby, we have moved and are doing a lot of remodelling. This sucks, it's hard. If she was only a couple of weeks old, it would be easier but as crazy as she can be, I'm attached to her after 3 years.
I understand. We have a rescue golden who we got after the last couple brought him back after a couple months because "he wasn't like their old golden." He was neglected and abused by the first owner, only to be taken in and then kicked out by those douchebags.
Anyway, if you need to do it, I think you shouldn't feel bad about it. Just make sure you find a good owner or a good foster who will vet people.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:08 am to tigers102886
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Get a pinch collar and this problem will be solved in a day.
What do these do?
She also sheds a ton. I got her before my wife and I got married. She's about ready to get rid of her. She has bad allergies, hair gets all over his blankets if we leave them on the floor. We put one on the couch yesterday before work, come home and she's pulled it off the couch and was just sitting on it like a boss. Hair all over it, had to wash it. I guess having a baby is hard enough, add on a little nuisance like her and it's harder
Also, she is kind of dumb. We put her outside to use the bathroom and run around in the morning and afternoon/evenings. If we're not out there with her, she won't even go pee much less stay out there and play. She immediately follows us back inside. If we force her to stay outside, she might run and pee and come back to the door and scratch like crazy.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 11:11 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:14 am to LETSGEAUX2
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What do these do?
Exactly what it sounds like. Gives them a little "nudge" so to speak. It's a legit training method.
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She also sheds a ton. I got her before my wife and I got married. She's about ready to get rid of her. She has bad allergies, hair gets all over his blankets if we leave them on the floor. We put one on the couch yesterday before work, come home and she's pulled it off the couch and was just sitting on it like a boss. Hair all over it, had to wash it. I guess having a baby is hard enough, add on a little nuisance like her and it's harder
I always tell people if you don't want hair in your house don't get a dog or just get a hairless cat.
You can limit the shedding with a weekly brushing with a Furminator. We use it once a week on our Lab and it does wonders.
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