re: Thinking about giving dog away - am I the worst kind of person - UPDATE

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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.

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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.