Tldr: We have a 7 month old puppy who isnt getting along with our older dog and is impossible to train or walk. Also, having two huge dogs makes a huge mess in our house, the upkeep is unbearable. It is just a lot more work than we thought it would be, and we don't know what else to do but to rehome him. It would break my heart, and I know that deep down I don't want to do it. I just need some advice.
We've had a puppy since he was 8 weeks, hes 7 months now, and we think we're going to have to rehome him. He's bigger than we were told, hes exceeded his estimated weight at only 7 months.
On top of that, our older dog does not like him. We've had cats and other furry animals before, and hes met other dogs, so we thought itd be a good change for him from being home alone all the time. However, we were surprised to find out that hes just too male dominant. He bites and growls, and i dont feel comfortable with them around each other alone. I feel like I'm always walking on eggshells in my own home. I can't live in constant fear for the next 5 or 6 years until my other dog passes.
The new puppy is very difficult to train as well, as he needs so much exercise. Exercise that i dont have the time, patience, or even ability to do because hes so damn huge. Since we can't walk them together that's two walks im doing, on top of two jobs. Hes unable to even function and follow directions without having exercised all the excitement out. He is still biting people and playing too rough. We've tried everything. I've followed dog trainers videos from day one, done all the necessary training, I really thought i could do this. He just doesn't listen. Hes a breed that is very very hard-headed.
His hair gets everywhere, its the type that anchors itself into the fibers of your clothing. My house is small, and we'll be living in a house that may be even smaller temporarily here in a few months, so the dirt and grime and hair is becoming a lot.
I just dont think i could ever take him anywhere on my own, i mean the dude weighs more than me and has absolutely no concern for my commands (or the beeper/treats) when hes excited. I dont think the two could ever live comfortably with each other. I don't think its going to work out, and I'd be happier if he had a place he could really run his heart out, play, walk, be the big boss dog of the house, have someones attention all the time. At the same time though, this new owner may not be trustworthy. How am i going to find someone willing to take such a mighty dog first of all, and will they feed him the nice holistic food I do? Will they treat him for fleas with the expensive stuff like me? Will they take him to be groomed and get his nails cut and clean his ears? Will they give him his herbal supplements and his joint medicine like i do? How can i trust anyone else with my baby fuzz ball? I love this dog with all my heart, hes gorgeous and sweet and is super smart (when he wants to be). I just want him to have the life he deserves.
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