samoyedman Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) I may have a business opportunity which might mean relocating to somewhere I cannot keep a dog. He's always been a 'one man' dog but I think he would adjust well in a happy loving family. If I rehomed my 7 year old dog with friends and still visited him once or twice a week, took him to my parents place, the dog park, on walks etc., would this be confusing and stressful for him since he might think I am coming to take him back? Or does the answer to this depend on the dog's personality? Edited November 26, 2013 by samoyedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Poor Dog. If you rehome and have opportunities/time to visit so often .. why can't you find accommodation where he can be with you? In answer to your query .. my impression is that you rehome- you rehome .. and don't take him on outings etc ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I wouldn't do that to a dog. If you rehome then let him bond with his new people. You doing all that would just confuse him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Poor Dog. If you rehome and have opportunities/time to visit so often .. why can't you find accommodation where he can be with you? I would be living in a tiny Sydney CBD unit in the heart of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I may have a business opportunity which might mean relocating to somewhere I cannot keep a dog. He's always been a 'one man' dog but I think he would adjust well in a happy loving family. If I rehomed my 7 year old dog with friends and still visited him once or twice a week, took him to my parents place, the dog park, on walks etc., would this be confusing and stressful for him since he might think I am coming to take him back? Or does the answer to this depend on the dog's personality? I rehome dogs for owners all the time. It's a common request that they want to see their old dog - if there are new owners that the former owner doesn't know then I always ask - so far the answer has always been no. If they are your friends then of course you will be in touch. It would not be fair on the dog to keep popping in - at least for the first two months and maybe not at all, depending on the dog. If he is a "faithful friend to the end" and devoted type then this may well continue to make him unhappy. If he's a happy go lucky loves everyone dog then it's about 2 months for them to settle in and feel at home. Then they will probably be fine to see you. However I would still not like to think that you were taking him away from his new home for a night and so on, that would be confusing. Last year I had a very odd case. A gay couple had rehomed their two dogs via Gumtree with the proviso that they would have them for the weekend every fortnight. The new owner had to drive from Sydney's outskirts to the city centre and drop them off on Friday night and then go and collect them on Sunday night. The guys took them away for a fortnight every year. This bizarre arrangement lasted two years. The dogs were basket cases and kept escaping from their new home. Finally their behaviour really deteriorated and the new owner wanted to get rid of them. I had to deal with the new and the former owner and the former owner still owned them - FFS. I found them a home where it took quite some time but they eventually settled. None of their former owners get to visit - for the dogs' sakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We had this exact situation when we adopted a 7 month old Bichon Frise years ago, the owner came out to our place to check my other Bichons and was happy to let him live with us. He was also leaving a 3 month old baby girl who he adored, and whenever he heard kids he would cry and try to get out to them, his ex owner came to visit a couple of times, and each time he would think she was coming to take him home again, he eventually got over his upheaval but I would not do this to another dog, same with your dog. If you are going to rehome, it's not fair on the dog to have you coming back all the time, he would be so confused, whereas if he is just let to integrate into his new family without any distractions (you mainly) he should do fine. Poor doggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Absolutely NOT! If you have to rehome, you rehome and bow completely out of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hankodie Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Yes I agree with what everyone else has said. It doesn't seem very fair on the dog, especially because you say he's always been a one person kind of dog. Is there no chance you could find a pet-friendly place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) Nawww thats so sad Can't you just keep the job you got ? from past posts you sound like you make enough, and you enjoy your work and get along with your coworkers.. and didn't you just get a new house at one stage. Hope you can find another alternative that you still keep your dog. You have had him for a long time and you obviously love him heaps, and visa versa :) Edited November 26, 2013 by Jules❤3Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Nawww thats so sad Can't you just keep the job you got ? from past posts you sound like you make enough, and you enjoy your work and get along with your coworkers.. and didn't you just get a new house at one stage. Hope you can find another alternative that you still keep your dog. You have had him for a long time and you obviously love him heaps, and visa versa :) No putting greens in an inner city flat ;) ..and where will you keep your little getaway igloo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've rehomed dogs who I've seen again several months later, usually out at training/dog club, and they've been happy to see me and say hello but they certainly had no doubts they had new people now. I've never rehomed one as old as 7 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) But you already live in Sydney? Couldn't you commute? Sorry, it's really not my business I guess but I'm confused as to why you would have to move into a unit in the same city that you currently live. Anyway, as to your question. Some dogs would handle it easily and others wouldn't. There is no way of knowing but to trial it. If the dog becomes distressed by your visits you would have to be accepting of the fact that your visits would have to cease until such time he was ok. You would also have to accept that he may become more attached to your friends and not be responsive to you any more. When you have a loyal companion for so many years, this may be hard to accept. Edited November 26, 2013 by ~Anne~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchnauzerMax Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Define tiny and CBD. The inner city has dog friendly parks depending on where you are living / working. I know of quite a few dogs who live in small terraces or in apartments and excluding the westies, most are medium or even large sized. Some even go to work with their people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 When we moved here for an unexpected work relocation from the UK, re-homing two of the dogs was the hardest, most stressful part of the whole process We found pretty much perfect homes for them, and both sets of new owners said we could visit before we left for Oz, but we didn't think it would be fair on the dogs. They needed to be left to settle without any confusion. Don't underestimate the emotional toil, it was very hard knowing they were alive and well and not too far away, but not able to see them for the few months we still lived there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) I know another Samoyed exhibitor who lives on the top floor of an inner city Sydney apartment. The dog is just fine. As for your other question. I think it's unfair on Loki. If you give him up, you give him up totally. Anything else will just confuse and upset him. NSW Samoyed rescue will help you find a wonderful home for him if you decide to go down that road, although personally it's not something I would do. Edited November 26, 2013 by Bjelkier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I know another Samoyed exhibitor who lives on the top floor of an inner city Sydney apartment. The dog is just fine. As for your other question. I think it's unfair on Loki. If you give him up, you give him up totally. Anything else will just confuse and upset him. NSW Samoyed rescue will help you find a wonderful home for him if you decide to go down that road, although personally it's not something I would do. All well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I've never rehomed one as old as 7 though A number of the dogs I've rescued and adopted have been a lot older than that - the oldest was nearly 17. Truly - one of the few whose documentation I had. Provided they are loved and properly cared for, dogs adapt. They are amazing creatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 At 7yrs old he would probably be quite happy to lounge on the bed and go for a couple of walks a day. I would keep him and make it work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Commute... you only live about an hour (if that) from the city by public transport now, don't you? ... or take the dog with you and walk him a couple of times a day, or jaunts in Centennial Park could work too. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 So you'll be giving up your dog essentially for convenience? Hope you give up your membership here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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