Is it so wrong to have a desire to re-home a dog?

ORIGINAL: sillysally


I worry very much for the husky pup.  You say that it is your dream dog and you are fully prepared.  Really?  What are you going to do when the pup hits adolencance and starts ignoring you off leash?  Starts pulling on the leash?  When you tell her to "sit" and she acts like she's never heard the command before?  When you tell her to "down" in order to get her food and she not only refuses to down, but looks at you and barks?  When she starts pouncing on and playing rough with the older dog?  When you call her to you, she looks at you, and goes the other direction?  When she challenges your authority?  When her exercise and mental stimulation needs increase?  When she begins teething and chews your favorite shoes?  When the new pup devolopes and "ADD" personality that you guys have such an issue with-I think pretty much all dogs go through that?  If you are not into stubborn dogs that need a lot of training you really picked the wrong breed.  My lab, who is of a breed known for their trainablility is going through the adolesant phase and it is no picnic.  7 week old puppies are easy to love, it's the older dogs that are the problem.

Just what I was thinking. I have never owned a Husky but I have heard they are very difficult dogs and not for most people. Can you tell me why you wanted a Husky, is it because of looks? Do you know how much excersise/mental stimulation they need? Do you know they are a very dominant breed? If you cant handle an Aussie I highly doubt you can handle a Husky.

I can see it now, in 6 months, puppy will no longer be cute, the puppy will be as much or more of a handful then the Aussie and hubby will say "I dont like this dog it has to go".

I feel so horrible for the Aussie, I hope he finds a good home where he will be loved.

Also ditto you are not a responsible pet owner if you were you would have worked with the Aussie or adopted him out after you rescued him. And you would never have bought a dog from a back yard breeder. Who knows what kind of tempermental/health problems this dog will have? I have a BYB bred dalmatian who does not/will not listen (despite massive amounts of training) and has epilepsy so good luck with that. I dont see the Husky lasting very long. He will probalby end up in the shelter..
 
Please, please put the Husky in obedience classes ASAP.  

If you buy the ticket, I'll pick the dog up from you and drive him to the airport.  Sounds like he would have a wonderful home waiting for him in AK. 
 
Anyway, I agree with PP that 7w old puppies are easy to love.  I mean, they are cute, their little bites are even cute.  But that pup will hit adolescence too.  I think you should tell your husband to suck it up and deal with Ty.  He needs to get over himself.  Hate is a really strong word to use for another living creature.  Maybe your husband needs to take Ty to a class so the two of them can work on bonding.   Then start some agility or [linkhttp://www.theatlantadogtrainer.com/id18.html]flyball[/link] (there is a group in Rome, not far from you at all) with Ty so he can burn off some of that ausie energy.  

[] I am not going to comment on what brought this about, what I would like to know.............has anyone looked into how much it would cost to ship to Jean?[]
 
Dawn

ORIGINAL: Truley
has anyone looked into how much it would cost to ship to Jean?[]

 
I wonder how anyone who can't afford to ship a dog somewhere is going to pay the inevitable vet bills that a dog purchased from a schlock breeder is going to have.

Per Delta-
 
$4.38 per pound
 
[linkhttp://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/domestic_international_pet/pet_shipping_rates/index.jsp]http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/special_travel_needs/pet_travel_information/domestic_international_pet/pet_shipping_rates/index.jsp[/link]
 
It also says it wont be less than $158
 
It would be best if OP or Jean would call & make sure though.
 
The dog will also need it's health certificate.

I wonder how anyone who can't afford to ship a dog somewhere is going to pay the inevitable vet bills that a dog purchased from a schlock breeder is going to have.

 
Well, I could imagine that it could cost alot in the long run, but you will never know unless you ask. It would take time to figure out all the logistics, not to mention the fact that you have a woman wanting to do what is right by a dog, and please don't continue to go over what she did wrong, she said she was wrong, admitted she did wrong and seems sincere in finding a solution, continuing to bash her solves nothing.
 
If Jean could find out the actual price of what it would take to get Ty from point A to point B, and really wanted to do it, I would gladly send a donation Jean's way.
 
Dawn

Is Jean really getting the pup? Be careful about what you casually post around here! [sm=biggrin.gif]

Well, if that's the plan, PM me if you need any help in Anchorage . . . sometimes it's cheaper to fly here than Fbx, and I could watch the little guy for a bit if Jean could drive down, or maybe there's something else I could do. I'd be happy to help that baby cutie find a happy home!

And the movement begins.....................
 
I stand by a pledge to donate to Jean if this is what she wants.
 
Dawn

The dog rescues that I talk to recommend that Northwest Airlines is the safest for dogs, and that Alaska is also good (since they transport sled dogs for the Iditarod frequently). I wouldn't even consider shipping MYSELF on Delta! [8D]

"I wonder how anyone who can't afford to ship a dog somewhere is going to pay the inevitable vet bills that a dog purchased from a schlock breeder is going to have."

I suspect the cost would be around $400 to $600. That's not small change. I had to renew my car insurance for the year and that was a $500 hit just two weeks ago. I'm not rich, but I'm not poor, either. I have a good feeling about this guy, though.

Before I would adopt the dog, I'd want to know that a)it is heartworm negative, and b)it has been receiving the heartworm preventative. We don't have heartworm up here, and the vets are *not* skilled at heartworm treatment. I wouldn't want to have to tell you he died after taking all the trouble to get him up here!

To come into Alaska through Canada the dog will have to have its shots and rabies vaccination. That's required.


Hey, this doesn't mean I am not getting an elkhound, though!!!!

Timty, the ball is in your court, you need to answer the questions.
 
Dawn

I posted a good link to an australian shepherd rescue right in Georgia, too.

http://www.aussierescuega.com/

Here is the national australian shepherd rescue:
http://www.aussierescue.org/

Here is another national/North American rescue for australian shepherds:
http://www.staar.org/

Here is a listing of shelters and rescues in Georgia:
http://muttcats.com/shelters/georgia.htm

There are places far closer to home to help you find a home for Ty.

Have you looked into any of them?

Good Lordy, I can't think of a better person to take this dog than Jean! That would be great! I hope everything works out for the positive. []

"When we got Ty, I fell in love, but hubby never seemed to bond with him.  He didn't pick him up, or play with him, or talk to him.  As a result, he just doesn't like him.  Ty has a bit of an ADD personality, and that drives hubby nuts, because the old man doesn't.  I am miserable at home, because DH is always make snide, backhanded comments about how much he 'hates' the dog, and that's not fair to Ty. "
 
well, I hope Ty ends up somewhere good, but what are going to do when your husky hits adolescence, starts driving "the old man" crazy, and your DH once again starts in on the snide comments?  If aussie ADD and hyperactivity bothers him, you may be in serious trouble with your husky.

the dog had his whiskers burned off and is a one year old puppy and your husband hates him?  ummmm.....need i even touch this one?

somehow i doubt this dog is the real problem. if a dog could cause a divorce there is a heck of alot more going on.

I am confused.  At first you said that before you got the husky you had already decided to find Ty another home.  Then you said that your husband agreed NOT to get rid of Ty if you really ramped up your training with him.  Before "giving him more chance to mature" and seeing if Ty's behaviour improves (although I don't think his behaviour is the problem here), you get another puppy and start focussing your attentions on the new puppy, thus not even giving Ty a chance to improve.
 
So you brought a rescue dog, who had already been through some trauma, into a family where at least one member didn't like him and would therefore never make a true commitment to his care.  You were lazy with your training of said dog and created an even bigger problem, so that the personality clash has escalated to your husband hating him.  Before somehow dealing with the issue of one dog, you irresponsibly bought a badly-bred puppy who apparently deserves more love and attention than at least one of the dogs you already had, because he's of a breed that you like more. 
 
Your husband making snide comments about Ty isn't "unfair to Ty" (although the accompanying attitude towards him is) - it's inconvenient for you. 
 
I'm not sure you should even own one dog.
 
Kate