For horsetache, gypsy GSD,SCHUM, Lankeela and kital

[justineo]

You all answered my question last week about our 18 month old cross bitch we got from the dog's home. Just to let you know that after further advice we took her back to the dogs' home. It was a really hard decision to make because we had got attached to her even though she had only been with us for a short time and she was such a lovely dog but after much consideration I felt I couldn't risk keeping her. I must admit that I feel pretty bad about it and keep thinking about her back at the home. We obviously told the staff at the home about her behaviour and I am hoping she can find a home with owners who can handle her better. Anyway, thanks for your honest advice.

[kita1]

I know you will feel bad, but please feel better in that you have given her a chance to find a home that can cope with her. If you had kept her, like I said in my answer, you may have got into a situation that would have forced you to have her put to sleep. Believe me, if she had savaged another dog badly (possibly killed it) and then you HAD to take her to be put to sleep you would feel far worse than you do now. She is probably not beyond help, she just needs someone far more experienced than you are. I have had dogs that are fighters and believe me it is no fun, you have to be constantly on your guard, not just for your dog but for other dogs who come running over to your dog to 'play'. It really is more trouble than it is worth.

Please don't let this experience put you off owning a dog, please go back to the home, or another rescue centre (explain what has happened to you) and believe me you will find a dog more suited to you. You sound like you have alot of love to give and given the right dog you can learn together and have fun together, letting them off to play and run without constantly looking around, afraid of what they might do.

You made the right decision for everyone including the dog, you have given her the chance of a good life with someone who understands and can cope with her needs.

Good luck for the future, and I hope you find a loving and faithful companion!

Thank you for letting us know what happened, I was just thinking of you today wondering how you were getting along.

[SCHUMI]

totally agree with kita1 and thanks for leting us know.you did the right thing and you will find a dog suitable for you.keep hunting it out there waiting for you good luck.x

[GypsyGSD]

I also agree with kita 1,you must belive you have down the right thing,she will have a chance with more experienced owners, like kita 1 i also work with dogs with problems , and belive me she was not for first time dog owners, but keep looking for another dog there are so many out there who need people like you to give them a loving home and the rewards cannot be measured.I wish you well in your search you will find the dog for you good luck

[justineo]

Thanks again for your answers and advice, much appreciated

[lankeela]

Thanks for letting us know. Its gratifying that at least one person has taken our well intentioned advice.

Don't worry about the dog, you did the best thing for her and for you.