Dog Rehoming Question

[Alkhe]

That's what she's saying SM

Yep. I'm saying that it's NOT like anyone is forced to live in a CBD apartment. It's a choice. This is NOT a situation like someone losing their house and having to move to rental accommodation where they can't keep their dogs, or any number of other scenarios where you're stuck against your will, between a rock and a hard place, eg for financial concerns. If financial concerns were an issue, rather than convenience, it might be more understandable.

If the end result of whatever this situation is means you end up in a CBD apartment, this is not a situation where you don't have any other options.

Edited November 27, 2013 by Alkhe

[WreckitWhippet]

If you can find someone you know who is willing to take him on and let you visit him, then I don't see what the issue is. From what I've read you have raised a well rounded, socialised dog and I doubt he'd have any troubles coping. We had a show dog come and go between houses for a couple of years and he had no issues at all, he now lives with the person who was handling him and is happy to see either of us at any time.

People a turning it into a far bigger deal than it really is, simply because you have considered a change in lifestyle and circumstances that do not include your dog residing with you. They are pissed about that, hence why it's such a big hoo-har.

[BDJ]

quote ..................If you can find someone you know who is willing to take him on and let you visit him, then I don't see what the issue is. From what I've read you have raised a well rounded, socialised dog and I doubt he'd have any troubles coping. We had a show dog come and go between houses for a couple of years and he had no issues at all, he now lives with the person who was handling him and is happy to see either of us at any time.

People a turning it into a far bigger deal than it really is, simply because you have considered a change in lifestyle and circumstances that do not include your dog residing with you. They are pissed about that, hence why it's such a big hoo-har...............

I agree with the above. Some dogs would cope, some would not. I have seen it work out well, but for some dogs it would turn them in to a basket case.

I don't follow individual people on here so much, therefore dont know the OP at all, but am amazed at some of the assumptions made on here, and more amazed at the 'but tell me what your very personal situation is'. Sheesh - when did it become ok to expect people to write private details on a totally public forum which can be accessed by millions of people from around the world.

And rehoming a dog if done in a responsible manner is not the end of the world. Abusing a dog, opening the gate and throwing it out on the street, getting a new dog every week and taking the previous dog to the pound because it piddled on the floor last night - yep, all irresponsible, unacceptable (and in some cases downright cruel).

But making a well thought out decision, that some times involves putting yourself first and resulting in an animal being placed in a different (great) home is not the end of the world. Dogs live for 10-18 years, people live for 60 - 80 years. No one can commit or know what they will be doing in 5 - 10 years, circumstances can change totally in that time. So can responsibilities. Opportunities can as well. And these things dont always wait for the best time.

As I said, I know nothing about the OP, his circumstances, opportunities or responsibilities. But I do know that there are jobs where having a dog is not practical - it may involve travel (even going interstate for 2-3 days every month or so - if you live alone what do you do with your dog - send it to a kennel, ask a neighbour or friend to mind it (if you have a suitable option)??),,,,,,,, it may just involve long hours - I left home this morning at 5 am and if I am a very lucky person I will be home by 8pm tonight. I am lucky I live in a house, and there are others at home. But if I lived alone, or lived in an apartment, then having a dog would not be practical/fair.

So the end of my ramble is this - ask how your dog has coped with any other transitions (if you have gone on holidays etc) and how good would any new home be (and with family/friends you should know them)

[Guest Maeby Fünke]

Sheesh - when did it become ok to expect people to write private details on a totally public forum which can be accessed by millions of people from around the world.

I'm not sure if you're referring to me, but I didn't mean it that way at all.

Edited November 27, 2013 by Maeby Fünke

[Christina]

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fresh start.

If you were to do it.. maybe contact your dog's breeder and she can take him back and rehome the dog for you or contact NSW Samoyed Rescue. I wouldnt rehome to friends or family either.

Why not if they are suitable & love the dog ? Don't understand this ?

Surely it is better to leave them with someone you know & trust than with a complete stranger ?

Having had to rehome a small few I have been so relieved when they go to someone close & I know 100% that they are settling fine & that they will be truthful & honest with me.

[raineth]

If you can find someone you know who is willing to take him on and let you visit him, then I don't see what the issue is. From what I've read you have raised a well rounded, socialised dog and I doubt he'd have any troubles coping. We had a show dog come and go between houses for a couple of years and he had no issues at all, he now lives with the person who was handling him and is happy to see either of us at any time.

People a turning it into a far bigger deal than it really is, simply because you have considered a change in lifestyle and circumstances that do not include your dog residing with you. They are pissed about that, hence why it's such a big hoo-har.

I completely agree with this.

[Loving my Oldies]

People a turning it into a far bigger deal than it really is, simply because you have considered a change in lifestyle and circumstances that do not include your dog residing with you. They are pissed about that, hence why it's such a big hoo-har.

Rubbish. Plenty of us have been associated from peripheral to heavily involved in rehoming dogs for yonks. Personally, my thoughts are for a dog only. I don't care what a person does with his/her life.

[Akayla]

Just wanted to come in and say good on you Sam man doing your research and putting your dogs wellbeing above all else. :)

As far as the subject at hand goes I have found IME that most dogs do ok. If a dog was really closely bonded or anxious I probably wouldnt. I have also kept GSDs in a flat like situation but I spent alot of time out and about with them.

I have also needed to rehome a dog and I could not visit her. It was for the best and she seemed 100% happier. I still think of her years later though and miss her goofy self. So its hard ....for the person.

[sas]

In regarding the original question - No, I don't think it's a good idea for the dog, I think rehoming should be a clean break.

[persephone]

Christina .. by all means , if a perfect home can be found with someone known - grab it!

However, if all played out as sam man suggested ... dog living with friends, sam man visiting , etc .. no, that would , IMO , be not conducive to Loki settling . It may also put a strain on the friendship ......

[haven]

My immediate response was akin to many in the thread, that rehoming ought to be a clean break or it would be too stressful on the dog (and also on the owners!). Then I realised that is completely hypocritical to what was once my own situation. One of my dogs was rehomed to me as an adult because she could no longer be housed safely with the other bitch in the household and keeping them separated was making everyone miserable. Both her previous owner and myself worked for the same dog training school, so she continued to see him on a regular basis and was always excited to see him but never showed any ill effects as a result. She bonded well to me and seeing her previous owner didn't affect that in the slightest. After many years with me my situation changed and for a time she had to live with my Mum instead of with me. Of course I saw her and spent time with her on a regular basis and same story, she was always happy to see me but never displayed any depression or anxiety when I left or was not around. She was a well bred and socialised dog with a great temperament and was already familiar with my Mum and her house as I had been living with my Mum when she was initially rehomed to me.

So long story short yes I do think it can work, however there is really no way to know without trying it.