I’m not sure if I can handle the dog

I’m not sure if I can handle the dog

Hello.

So before I start the story I need to say that technically it’s not my dog. My father bought him for himself, but he gave up on taking care and gave him to me and my mum.

It is a Shepherd Dog.

Me and mum live separately from dad in another country due to my education.

My issue is that I can’t handle taking care of him, as much as I love and try to spend time, I know for a fact, that it’s not enough.

I also struggle a lot because, during summer hedgehogs come around and he goes crazy. I can’t sleep at night. I’ve tried to take hedgehogs from him, but he forgets about my existence and doesn’t allow me even one touch.

A lot of nights are sleepless because something catches his attention: cats, hedgehogs, cars, fireworks, dogs.

I always lock windows, doors so I can decrease the volume of his barks. It also doesn’t help, because his shelter is under my window. I have a feeling as if he is barking just near my ear.

I can’t send him back to my dad, because he lives in hot county and I know that he won’t have enough space for himself and he will be alone for most of the time.

My mother is always busy. The only thing she can do is feed.

I don’t know how to start conversation about it with my dad. I really love this dog and it breaks my heart, but I don’t want the dog to suffer.

I need an advice on what should I do? Where should I start?

Is it a good option if I take him for a sleep into my room?

Edit: He becomes active during the night. I’ve tried to play with him for longest time possible, but he still has energy

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