[Dash]

Hi,

Our dog Dash passed away over a month ago. I had been encouraging my partner to get another dog but he was reluctant. We met one of our friends during our walks two weeks ago and she strongly advised my partner that he should agree to get another dog and gave us a breeder to contact. A day later my partner asked me to contact the breeder and she emailed a photo of a lovely black and tan Dushhound.
The next day I pressed on and we both drove 5 hours to get the pup.

We have had the 8 weeks old pup for a week and its been trying. The pup is so very lively but has settled in fine. he keeps chewing everything and like every other pup wants to play and cries when left on his own.

Our last dog was very timid and as a pup very well behaved and ofcource we still are devasted to have lost him.

My partner had mentioned that mentally and physically he could not go through the training of a new dog and his mum has been against it as she thinks it is too early.

I feel now I have been too hasty and quick to get a dog and have been talking to both my partner and his mum about giving the pup to a friend who we know and she is keen to have one.

I feel what ever we do we will regret it and worry if we gave the dog away it will upset the pup too.

My partner's mum feels we should keep our options open and if we find that the commitment is too much we should give the dog to someone else to look after.

I have paid $750 for the pup and I want to make sure he gets the best person to look after him should we decide and I do not want any money for the pup.

I would be grateful for any advice.

Thank you

[reeskujo]

Did you sign a contract with the breeder..Most responsible and ethical breeders state in their contract that if you can't keep the puppy it must be returned to them..If that is stated in your contract and you give the dog to a friend without talking to the breeder first you could be asking for some legal trouble!

[Dash]

Hi,

Yes I did sign a contract and the breeder is well known. We have met friends on our walks who have dushhounds. My thoughts were to speak to them before doing anything but if we decide not to keep the pup I will contact the breeder as you have advised.

I welcome any thoughts from you with regards to this situation.

My partners mum also said that he could end up resenting the pup because he is not ready. My undrstanding was that as he is such an animal lover he will love the pup and that will help him come to terms with losing Dash. Dash was really his baby.

Thank you

[reeskujo]

Well if he didn't feel he was capable of dealing with the training required for a puppy why did he have you call? You could have went to a rescue and adopted and older dog..This really ins't fair to the puppy...However if he can't handle what needs to be done as far as training,socializing etc. then the pup deserves to go back to the breeder so that it won't be in a home we're the owner will come to resent it simply because it's doing what all pups do...It's being a puppy!!

[Dash]

Hi Reeskujo,

I have decided to be much more proactive with the dog and take the burden off my partner.

The talk of resentment was from my partner's mum. I think a few month down the line we will be over the moon for having such a beautiful pup around.

We have called him Brodie and we will love him as much as Dash.

I must also say that so far we have given him 100%, but have not coped with the stress and that has been where I have gone wrong.

I wish you all the best Reeskujo and thanks for taking the time to write to my thread.

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Dash

Hi Reeskujo,

I have decided to be much more proactive with the dog and take the burden off my partner.

The talk of resentment was from my partner's mum. I think a few month down the line we will be over the moon for having such a beautiful pup around.

We have called him Brodie and we will love him as much as Dash.

I must also say that so far we have given him 100%, but have not coped with the stress and that has been where I have gone wrong.

I wish you all the best Reeskujo and thanks for taking the time to write to my thread.

The stress of a new puppy can be much like that of a new baby so I understand what you mean..Hubby and I just took in and are fostering a little stray we found a few days ago and I was reminded of how much time and patience is required when you have more then one dog...I'm glad you and your partner I've gotten a new little one and I hope it works out well...We're all here if you have any questions or need advice...I wish you both the best of luck I know it's not easy when you've just lost one of your fur kids!

[Dash]

Hi Reeskujo,

Brodie has setteled in fine. He eats, sleeps and plays well.

He has been using our garden much more to pee and poo but today he kept on eating the grass and digging and eating mud.

I put him on the leash but he got really angry and and when I picked him up to bring him in he growled at me.

He has a huge personality and has attetude in abondunce.

He does get very hyper late evening and tends to bite our hands more. He plays and sleep well during the day and has no trouble sleeping at nights.

We have left him in the room for 5 min with tv on and he does cry but thats normal I guess.

I am interested to find a web site that tells in simple terms how to bring the best out a puppy.

Thank you

[reeskujo]

Originally Posted by Dash

Hi Reeskujo,

Brodie has setteled in fine. He eats, sleeps and plays well.

He has been using our garden much more to pee and poo but today he kept on eating the grass and digging and eating mud.

I put him on the leash but he got really angry and and when I picked him up to bring him in he growled at me.

He has a huge personality and has attetude in abondunce.

He does get very hyper late evening and tends to bite our hands more. He plays and sleep well during the day and has no trouble sleeping at nights.

We have left him in the room for 5 min with tv on and he does cry but thats normal I guess.

I am interested to find a web site that tells in simple terms how to bring the best out a puppy.

Thank you

It sounds like he's really coming around lol..Tha A.S.P.C.A website has great info on things like that and really just about anything else you can think of that's dog related..I have it book marked and get on there at least once a week!

[Lara's mom]

Before you add a new fur kid to the family, all parties should be "on board." When you take an animal into your home, it is supposed to be for life. You can't just try on a dog like a pair of shoes and discard them if the fit isn't right because some family members don't want the puppy.

[Dash]

Hi lara's Mom,

Yes you are right and yes everyone must be ON BOARD 100%.

My mistake was that I rushed it instead of waiting a few more months for my partner to be totally ready.

We think Brodie is going to be an amazing dog as he has been superb so far.

Thanks

[dogs rule]

All the best to you and your new fur baby.

One of my dogs name is Brody, so if there's anything in a name, then he will be AMAZING and SURPERB!!!!
May I ask how you came up with that name? My oldest daughter picked the name for our guy.

[akismaster]

Having a new dog is like having a baby. If both parties aren't ready, it's not going to be raised right not unless one takes charge on raising the pup him/herself.

Yes you may have rushed with the new pup, but he's a commitment that you said yes to. In order for them to appreciate what you did and the pup, work on the pup. Show them that the puppy can be a part of your family. Not something that can be disposed.

[Dash]

Originally Posted by dogs rule

All the best to you and your new fur baby.

One of my dogs name is Brody, so if there's anything in a name, then he will be AMAZING and SURPERB!!!!
May I ask how you came up with that name? My oldest daughter picked the name for our guy.

Hi dog rule,

We got a list of names online for dogs and Brodie was the one we chose. We live in Edinburgh Scotland and Brodie is a good Scotish name

Thanks for all the support you have given us.