Okay, so I have this friend that got a dog for Christmas. They told everyone that they did not want one and they just ignored and gave him one anyway. He is at a point in his life where it is just really difficult to deal with a dog, on top of everything else that is going on.
Besides which, this dog is very disobedient and naughty. I think a lot of that is because he cannot spend enough time with it, but nonetheless, it is a problem.
He doesn't know what to do, because he is a kind hearted person, he has tried to raise this dog, but he really, really does not want it - which I believe the dog can sense too.
I know, everyone will say to take it to the humane society or something. Well, we live in a small town and they don't have that. The only have the pound, which will kill them within a few days if they are not taken by someone else.
What do you suggest? How would you deal with it when you specifically asked NOT to get one, but that is what you were given?
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Oh boy...sounds like two unhappy house mates there...you know, other than putting the dog up for a new home via newspapers, web ads etc.the only other thing I can think of is to have a trainer come in to help out with the problems. Your friend seems to have a cycle of resentment against the dog ( we all know its not the dogs fault) but your right, he can sense it, and because your friend hasn't taken on the alpha role, the dog is assuming it for him, someone has to be the leader. The dog is naughty because he is bored.
if the dog was better mannered, then your friend may even enjoy the experience of having him around. If he cant find him a good home, then he should at least try to fix the problems, or as a last resort give him back to the people who " gave " him the dog to begin with, but try to explain to your pal that this is a LIFE, its not disposable.
You should put up ads for him!! On the internet or local newspaper. That's what I'm doin with my disobedient dog!
you planned for anything to eat tonight...
okay.. so, are there any bigger towns around that you could make a road trip to? honestly i think that a shelter would be better for it, or see if family or friends wants it..
you could possibly try to do is go online and look up a rescue society or post a pic on the internet to give the dog up for adoption I am sure someone will want it. Your friend will then only have to keep the dog until it gets adopted. Some people will even try to adopt from out of state.
I have a website I can put him up on just email me a picture and the location and some more info. My email is madelinestreats@yahoo.com
This is my website-
http://www.freewebs.com/helpusgethomes/...
He seems to be in a difficult situation, I hope he can find his dog a new home.
www.petfinder.com
He can put his dog on this website. It is a welknown website, I am even looking for my own dog on there too.
He could also try a newspaper add.
Good luck!
i would put up ads around your town, and try to give him away that way. or put an ad up on the computer, and sell or give him away that way. i am with you, he shouldnt give him to the pound cauz even if he is a cutie, he will probably be euthinized. its sad, but its the truth. try ads around town, then if that doesnt work, put up ads on computer, if that doesnt work, u should take him.
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try asking around to see if anyone wants a dog. theres is most likely someone who wants one. thats all i can think of good luck with the dog
put a ad in the paper for a free dog if it gets someone who wants it and can take up time with it it could be a good dog
tank you for not wanting to take it to the pound too many people drop off dogs there
good luck finding him a home
Post an ad on Petfinder.com. I'm sure there's someone out there that would give the dog the love and attention that it deserves.
try to get him adopted on your local craigslist. go to google and type in your state then craigslist and the website should come up
You say, "No, thank you. I appreciate the thought and your intentions; but I don't want a dog."
As to what to do with the dog, return it to the givers! If that's not feasible, place an ad in the paper. If the dog is pure bred, there are rescue organizations that will take the dog and find it a home. Look online.
You might suggest that he request the person who gave him the dog in spite of his wishes. He can post notices on the bulletin board of the vets, grocery stores, restaurants, bars, and place an ad in the paper. FREE! young male dog. My job requires me to travel a lot, and this delightful doggie needs a stable home. Phone#
Find a local doggy day care and see if it can hold him. And then in the extra time visit him. That way he's still ur friend's but he doesn't have to deal with it all the time.
A similar thing happened to me. I posted the animal on 3 Internest Sites, Craigslist.com (for the area closest to mine) Freecycle--(go to Yahoo Groups and find your Freecycle group ex: Dallas Freecycle) and post the dog there and my area has a site like Dallas4sale.com All of these are Free sites.
I would be as honest as possible in the ad so the right people inquire. State that because no one has had the time to train it, it is very energetic right now or something to that effect. Just getting someone else to take it off your hands isn't the most difficult part. You want the Right person with the Right time/resources to take the dog. Good Luck!!
If someone tried to give me an animal as a gift, I would say flat out Christmas morning or not....I cannot except this pet please bring her back to where u got her.so unfair for the poor animal to have to be re homed..your friend should try to find a home for the dog now...while she is still young enough to be trained
Is the dog a pure breed ? If so, try a breed rescue-- they have breed rescues for everything from poodles to doberman pinschers. Many times it is helpful if you give the breed rescue a small donation (they will find a "foster home", give medical care, food, and love to the animal until it finds a home). There are also non-breed specific rescue groups, try looking for these types of groups on the web (try search.yahoo.com). Additionally, try a posting to Craigslist (craigslist.org) and post the dog is available to a good home. Another option would be to post the dog on Petfinder (petfinder.org) to find it a home. If more information was available regarding the breed, age, weight, and height of the dog I could better direct you to a source.
Where are you located and what kind of dog is it? People are always looking to adopt and animal... i would love to but im sure you don't live in my area...but like others said place ads up on line and in the newspaper im sure you will find him a home!
The dog is disobediant because no one is spending time with him, walking him and playing with him and this dog sounds like he hasnt been trained anything to put him in line. It was irrisponsible of people to give him a pet if he didnt want one and now this poor animal is in situation whereby his unwanted. Regardless if the man is kind hearted, his not really giving the dog any affection nor is he bonding with the dog.
Why cant you take the dog if your so concerned about whats going to happen? If nobody wants to take responsibility, take the dog to the SPCA where it can be adopted into a loving home where he will receive the attention he now craves. Its totally unfair to this animal.
I don't know why someone would give a dog to someone who has said they don't want a pet.More to the point why did he accept the dog?Did they just drop it off ?
You are correct,in my humble opinion,as to why the dog is acting up.Animals have an instinct about these kinds of things you mentioned and just like a child,any attention is better than none even if it is negative attention.
My suggestion would be to give it back to the people who gave it to him or to advertise it" free to a good home" in the paper or on the community billboard at the supper market.
Good luck,for the sake of the dog.
post a free to good home flyer in the local vets offices in your town
This dog is clearly not a happy camper. This guy you speak of is not a happy camper either. If I were in his shoes, I would exhaust all avenues of sending the dog to a new home, IE. newspaper ads, net ads, etc.,etc., and should they fail, I honestly believe the Humane society or a rescue in a nearby city or town. Even if the dog is put down, he won't be neglected and miserable any more.
Very unsafe to just give your dog to people you don't know - he could be used for anything, you have no idea what happens to dogs that are discarded like that.
If the dog is a particular breed, do a search for that breed rescue and see if they have room to take him in. They will foster him, train him, assess his needs and find him a good, safe, forever home.
Take some time and effort to get the poor dog into the right rescue or shelter, it is certainly not his fault that he is unwanted and neglected, which is why he is such a badly behaved animal.
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