Guest sharynriding Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I have a friend who unfortunately is in the throes of a nasty divorce and has had to move into rented accommodation and cannot take her dog with her. He is a 4 year old lagotto and she is looking for a home for him on the North Shore of Sydney. Fred lives outside, has been raised with two children, and is a lovely outgoing desexed boy. He does need some more training as his manners are a little atrocious at times. He can be DA when on lead but I was walking him five days a week and we were getting over this issue. Unfortunately I moved away so am unsure if his current dog walker is still keeping up with his training. Off lead, he is fine with big and small dogs. He has always been an outside dog but do think he would benefit from being a real family member and coming indoors and experiencing life with the family. He is an affectionate, friendly dog and needs a good home. His energy levels are pretty high but I do think that may have also been a reflection of being in the backyard bored a lot of the time. If anyone would like any more information on Fred, please PM me and I can pass on the relevant details of his owner. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) Nevermind, read properly and saw the info. Edited August 16, 2010 by molasseslass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Has the breeder been contacted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharynriding Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Not sure if the breeder has been contacted. Have suggested but she wants to find a home close to her and the family is the more important criteria for her at present. I do think she wants to be able to see him now and then too, hence the North Shore of Sydney being an important factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 His breeder should be contacted and given the opportunity to take the dog back, if they are willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Breeder would be first call. Then to be honest ,bit bloody selfish to expect to rehome him locally so she can see him, not fair on the dog, and placing him in the right home is more important i would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowenhart Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 At least let the breeder know, they may offer to take back or know of someone who can take the dog on but please make sure the breeder knows what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin Jac Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 sharynriding, do you know if the lady was able to find a home for her Lagotto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeiPei Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Is there a breed rescue group for Lagotto's? Maybe do a google search? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeiPei Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Is there a breed rescue group for Lagotto's? Maybe do a google search? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin Jac Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 No, there isn't. I have posted about her on an Australian Lagotto Yahoo group but no responses. I'm in Vic. Not much help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tianakaesha Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 awwwwwh. I would love one.. but we are not getting dogs haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennt Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I live on the upper-north shore (sort of) and would love to have a Lagotto, but we don't have a large yard (our Charlie is an inside dog) and I'm under orders from the rest of the family I'm afraid... No second dog or they all leave home .... mmmmm, let me think about this some more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I know a few people on the lower north shore who have a lagotto. Not sure if they would be interested in another though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) I spoke to a Lagotto breeder in Sydney a few months ago, she was absolutely fantastic, I was very impressed. They are a rare breed and she would def take one of her dogs back, we discussed this actually as I had found one being rehomed. Usually, breeders have waiting lists - believe me, rehoming is not easy. It's not about giving the dog to the first "nice" people that call. There are plenty of pitfalls for private rehomers. I'm also appalled that the person wants to see the dog after giving it away. I can understand it when people go into nursing homes or hospitals and are physically unable - if I took on one of their dogs, I would take the dog to see them. Generally, when people are rehoming their dogs and they indicate they still want to see the dog - I say "no", it is too disruptive to the dog and quite simply NOT FAIR to the dog or the new owners. You love the dog - keep the dog. You give the dog away - say goodbye. Edited August 24, 2010 by dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 We've got a Lagotto next door and another one a few doors down. Both from the same breeder. Next door saw the other Lagotto and had to have one. We also have a Lagotto that comes to our Vet practise. They are always such happy peoples. The Lagotto's that is....the owners are pretty happy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Breeder would be first call.Then to be honest ,bit bloody selfish to expect to rehome him locally so she can see him, not fair on the dog, and placing him in the right home is more important i would have thought. +2 Say goodbye and give the dog away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sharynriding Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thank you everybody for your input. I am trying to help a friend out. Her reasoning behind wanting to see the dog after it is rehomed, is her children. Their lives are being ripped apart at present due to her divorce and she is trying her best to do what she can for everybody. She does not have the benefit of the knowledge and awareness of a lot of people on DOL and thought she was doing the best for all concerned, including the dog. As I have said, I'm just trying to help her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeiPei Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I spoke to a Lagotto breeder in Sydney a few months ago, she was absolutely fantastic, I was very impressed. They are a rare breed and she would def take one of her dogs back, we discussed this actually as I had found one being rehomed.Usually, breeders have waiting lists - believe me, rehoming is not easy. It's not about giving the dog to the first "nice" people that call. There are plenty of pitfalls for private rehomers. I'm also appalled that the person wants to see the dog after giving it away. I can understand it when people go into nursing homes or hospitals and are physically unable - if I took on one of their dogs, I would take the dog to see them. Generally, when people are rehoming their dogs and they indicate they still want to see the dog - I say "no", it is too disruptive to the dog and quite simply NOT FAIR to the dog or the new owners. You love the dog - keep the dog. You give the dog away - say goodbye. Well said Dogmad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incavale Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Only saw this thread today but we're happy to have a talk to your friend, we may be able to assist her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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