Aziah Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Very long story short... Good friends of ours had a Rottweiler until age took him, wonderful dog...several months after his passing they decided to get a Lab puppy (didn't check with me, not from a registered breeder and not a breed they were prepared for). He's out of control, they don't have the time to spend with him and he's completely destroyed their queensland room and they have admitted they do not have the time for him (or another dog) and how would they go about re-homing him. He's a 9 month old entire black Lab, full of energy... Apart from advertising him in the local paper are there other options? He either needs a very active family with loads of time to spend with him or some sort performance based home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 maybe contact customs/AQUIS? Undisciplined , Entire male labs, esp adolescents, used to be my worst nightmare Obviously he needs castrating prior to being advertised anywhere....but perhaps he would suit a government position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Thanks Perse - I'll pass on all the info from the thread, that's a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Advertise him on websites, in the local paper and tell them that they need to be 100% honest about him being unruly, destructive and that he needed far more in terms of attention and exercise, then they could offer him. If he can't find an appropriate home, rescue or is not a suitable candidate for a services role, then he'd be better off being euth's. Dogs like that frequently bounce from home to home, especially if owners are not upfront about their requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I'd contact the Lab Club in their State, I'm sure they probably have a wait list of people waiting for Rescue/Rehome Labs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labsrule Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Poor baby This poor boy would probably be better off going to one of the rescues who can put in the required training & socialisation that he is obviously lacking rather than straight to a family who probably will be unprepared for the amount of work that will be required to right the wrong that his current family have done through lack of attention and training and he could be possibly dumped/surrendered as an "uncontrollable youngster" Lab rescue contacts: http://www.labradogrescue.com.au/about/about_us.html http://www.rescuealabrador.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 He probably needs to go to a foster family for a few months to be trained and disciplined before being adopted out. Poor baby, when you take on a dog its a 10-20 year commitment and all dogs need discipline, training and routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordelia Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 He probably needs to go to a foster family for a few months to be trained and disciplined before being adopted out. Average 9-12mth old Lab boy ending up in rescue with someone who knows and loves the breed... a few weeks is all it takes to get them settled down and behaving respectfully... desexed and get some training and rules into them and they are brilliant. A few months is waaaaaaaaay underestimating the trainability of a young Lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarope Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Don't have time for dog, then why get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas1981 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 He probably needs to go to a foster family for a few months to be trained and disciplined before being adopted out. Average 9-12mth old Lab boy ending up in rescue with someone who knows and loves the breed... a few weeks is all it takes to get them settled down and behaving respectfully... desexed and get some training and rules into them and they are brilliant. A few months is waaaaaaaaay underestimating the trainability of a young Lab. You may be right, they are very smart and eager to learn. Hope he finds a great home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Don't have time for dog, then why get another one. There's a difference between having a well adjusted, well trained elderly Rottweiler as opposed to a new Lab puppy...they didn't realise that he'd require so much time and they've been honest in realising he needs more than they can give him. Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions, very much appreciated and I'll pass all the information on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 you can also try steve austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 you can also try steve austin Nekhbet, thanks - in what capacity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 rehoming, see if he wants it as a working dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks Nek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Don't have time for dog, then why get another one. There's a difference between having a well adjusted, well trained elderly Rottweiler as opposed to a new Lab puppy...they didn't realise that he'd require so much time and they've been honest in realising he needs more than they can give him. Many thanks to everyone for their suggestions, very much appreciated and I'll pass all the information on. Yep, after having a well trained elderly Aussie, my new lab puppy has come as quite a shock! I honestly did not realise that it would be this much work and that the chewing would be so bad! Luckily for me, i have a lot of time and support from my family, friends and guide dogs, for the new puppy so I can hopefully get her into line! Perhaps Assistance dogs would take him? some of the really full on labs that fail guide dogs go on to the police as sniffer dogs- you could try them as well? Or maybe even AQIS to be trained as a customs dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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