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Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:57 am to lnomm34
Ahh the proverbial teaching an old dog new tricks thread.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:58 am to lnomm34
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I can't. She knows how to open every door in my house. She knows how to open my trashcan.
Not sure how your house is set up but a baby gate could possibly work
Or put her outside in the yard for a bit
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She's such a nervous dog. Bicycles, squirrels, other walkers, etc. set her off in a frenzy. I used to run with her on a leash, but had to run on the levee south of the casino where NO one was.
There are products like calming treats for this
I don’t know if they work or not
Or you could talk to the vet about a low dose medication
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:58 am to VictoryHill
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I expected these types of responses.
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You're a pussy, lil guy
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Just exploring to see how I could help find the right home for her again.
The "right home" IS YOUR home. That's all she knows, dumbass.
She's seen a lot of homes in her 11 years. We have moved a lot. She's lived in three different states and probably six different homes. My current home isn't the best for her.
But I get it. Keep the dog. Got the message loud and clear.
I guess I'm just not as attached to pets as most of the people around here. I don't see her as a 'child' or a 'family member.' She's a dog . . . who isn't being given the best environment. I was looking for options to try to find out if there was a way to find her a better environment that suits her temperament better.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:59 am to soccerfüt
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You are teaching your wife & kids how to handle you later in your life.
This, exactly.
This post was edited on 11/24/21 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:59 am to LSUJML
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There are products like calming treats for this
My wife is trying some sort of CBD treats that are supposed to help with anxiety.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 11:59 am to lnomm34
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I know how my thread sounds. I really do. But I've mentioned I've been renovating my house. I have basically been working on this house since 2015 and I have done/am doing a LOT of the work myself. So it's been years that I haven't had time/energy to devote to giving her the attention/exercise she needs
Look, you can make excuses or you can find solutions.
Just admit it, you don’t want the dog and are fine with abandoning her, which will probably kill her. So if you don’t want your dog, which has given you 11 years, go dig a hole and put a bullet behind her ear since she’s no longer worth your time.
Or, you can be a man and try to find a little time for a dog desperate to give you and your family some love.
Either way, it’s YOUR responsibility, not someone else’s. She’s bonded to you now.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:00 pm to lnomm34
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She's seen a lot of homes in her 11 years. We have moved a lot. She's lived in three different states and probably six different homes. My current home isn't the best for her.
Maybe I need to qualify it for you, lil guy.
All she knows is YOU and YOUR family. Wherever you are at, is her home. Let me know if you need help understanding that.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:00 pm to lnomm34
there is zero chance that you don't have 30 minutes a day to take her on a walk. you could do it with the kids and wife and make it a family thing.
go watch marley and me
go watch marley and me
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:01 pm to lnomm34
Feel for you man. My ex wife had to have a dog against my better judgement. After our child was born she no longer wanted it. After we got divorced she wasn’t going to take it so I kept it out of pity. I don’t want a dog but she’s 11 and I’d feel terrible giving her to someone else.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:01 pm to fr33manator
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Just admit it, you don’t want the dog and are fine with abandoning her, which will probably kill her. So if you don’t want your dog, which has given you 11 years, go dig a hole and put a bullet behind her ear since she’s no longer worth your time.
See that's not the case. I am not going to subject her to death. I'm not THAT big an a-hole.
I'll keep her and continue to give her the best home I can if putting her down is my only option. Just was wondering if there were options to help match her to a more suitable environment.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:02 pm to lnomm34
the dog's anxiety isn't because of the kids, it's because the dog isn't getting exercised.
shite if you can't find 30 minutes a day (bullshite), you could hire a dog walker to walk it once or twice a day
shite if you can't find 30 minutes a day (bullshite), you could hire a dog walker to walk it once or twice a day
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:02 pm to lnomm34
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She's seen a lot of homes in her 11 years. We have moved a lot. She's lived in three different states and probably six different homes. My current home isn't the best for her.
It doesn’t matter how many homes she has seen, you have been with her throughout
I believe you want what’s best for her but that is with you even though it may not seem like it
If you get rid of her she is going to grieve no matter how perfect the new home is
She probably doesn’t have many years left, do what’s best for her, find 20-30 minutes a day for her & make it work
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:03 pm to GeauxD7
quote:who cares why, the dog is acting odd. Who knows. But let it bite a kid or tear up all their shite. Some dogs don’t adjust. Some do. But dogs are about 109 rungs lower on the ladder than kids
So your dog is acting like a normal dog and you want to get rid of her because you decided to have 3 kids and it’s “too much”? Get a grip dude my God
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:03 pm to LSUtwolves
Medication. My dog is on Prozac and we have trazadone for stressful situations.
Hire a neighborhood kid to take her for a walk daily.
There’s ways around this.
Hire a neighborhood kid to take her for a walk daily.
There’s ways around this.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:04 pm to lnomm34
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I guess I'm just not as attached to pets as most of the people around here. I don't see her as a 'child' or a 'family member.' She's a dog . . .
You sound like a giant arsewhole
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:05 pm to lnomm34
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My lab-mix is 11 years old
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Re-homing a Dog
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Any suggestions here?
You are a terrible person.
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:07 pm to lnomm34
If a euthanization does occur, let it be you instead of the dog
Posted on 11/24/21 at 12:08 pm to LSUJML
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It doesn’t matter how many homes she has seen, you have been with her throughout
I believe you want what’s best for her but that is with you even though it may not seem like it
If you get rid of her she is going to grieve no matter how perfect the new home is
She probably doesn’t have many years left, do what’s best for her, find 20-30 minutes a day for her & make it work
I appreciate the respectful responses. I truly do want her to enjoy life. It just feels like she's constantly being fussed for something that she cannot control.
I have tried for years to correct the same behavior over and over. Trying all sorts of options. We have all sorts of chew toys, thunder shirts, bark collars, leashes, etc. to try to help her adjust. But everything has been unsuccessful. The other day she nipped my daughter's hand a few days ago when she stole food from her (it was not an intentional 'bite' just caught her when trying to steal the food). Just frustrated that she's not adjusting to kids in the house and I'm tired of fussing her for everything she does.
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