Dog gone question??

[2LaneCruzer]

If you're like me, you have become attached to the pup; she obviously isn't. If you feel like you can afford giving her the $500 back, and she will accept it, I would go that route and get a signed release from her...you are at least breaking even, keeping a pup you love and keeping it out of the hands of someone who is unpredictable. I spent more than that on my baby dog's hangnail!

 

[tungularafishcamp]

Before making a decision I would evaluate how the dog was cared for in the year she had it. Does it seem like the dog was neglected? Not meaning food and water, but attention and training. Or does it seem like she was trying to work with and train the dog as if she really cared for it

My adult daughter dog sat for them a couple times(small town) and also grew attached. My daughter would regularly "borrow" the pup to go on romps with her own pup. When she returned the pup, "red" wouldn't want to go She was definitely well fed, watered, loved, but the training and attention were lacking! To complicate things they have a couple kids one of which who misses the pup.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

Thanks for all the great advice folks! If weather cooperates, I will be flying into town tomorrow. I was wanting to have a sit down and talk face to face with them so I hadn't responded to the email yet. Maybe I should just let the pup decide!

 

[Trials]

she thinks she has her allergies under control and she wants the dog back((
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Gather up a bunch of loose dog hair and dander, put it in an envelope and mail it to her with a note saying: here pack some of this up your nostrils and see how that works out for you. :dog:

It's not just a pet, owning a dog is a lifestyle. Some people are not up to living that lifestyle.

 

[IslandTractor]

Gather up a bunch of loose dog hair and dander, put it in an envelope and mail it to her with a note saying: here pack some of this up your nostrils and see how that works out for you. :dog:

It's not just a pet, owning a dog is a lifestyle. Some people are not up to living that lifestyle.

Good point. Allergy to dogs is not something that is easily brought "under control". She may be taking antihistamines but as soon as the dog is reintroduced into the home environment she will get the same symptoms again. Of course it is possible that "allergies" was simply an excuse but that would be even worse as she is capable of changing her mind again. I wonder if guilt regarding her child who did love the dog is causing a temporary change of heart.

 

[MMagis]

Maybe I’m cynical, but I’m thinking she mentioned the kid missing the dog as a way to sway his decision. After all the BS, I wouldn’t believe a word she said.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Don't meet with her. Don't give her the dog back. Don't give her any money back.

She doesn't care about the dog. She's an idiot who doesn't really want a dog, can't take care of a dog properly and doesn't deserve a dog. Any dog is better off without her.

You're being way to kind hearted thinking this over so much. Think first of the dog, and don't give her a second thought.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Rick

You have gone above and beyond what many breeders would do. If meeting up with this person feels like the right thing to do then go ahead and do it. By all means though, you do not owe this person anything. Does she think that you are a dumping ground while she gets herself together?

First off, think about the dog's needs which is a stable home not a revolving door. She cast the dog off once and she would likely do it again. Then, she has already offerred the dog back gratis. Go with that. Find the dog a good home.

 

[2458n]

Do what is right for the dog. It is now your dog.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

Thanks guys! Like I said I am just dabbling in this breeding, but am considering ramping it up a notch. Kodiak is a very small town in a very small state so even though I am in town not much more than a month in a year you run into everyone while there and my wife lives there every other month so it is better not to have any unnecessary bad blood.

I guess I was feelin a little guilty as 1000 bucks is a lot of money for a dog! I am very picky about the homes the pups go to and this is the first one that hasn't worked out great.

No need to find another home for the pup as I would like her, she fits right in here at camp and gets along with her mother great. She is the only pup from the first litter that wasn't spayed, is smart, a pleaser, was able to get past being gun shy, and one of the prettiest of the pups, so she would probably be great for breeding.

I am more of a face to face kinda guy so I feel I should meet with them when I get to town, but Copper couldn't find a better home than with us so her going back is not an option! I think I will offer them a couple hundred right then for copper or if they want to wait til copper has puppies I will give them $500. I hear most of you saying she gave the dog up and I don't owe her any money but it seems like the reasonable thing to do.

Weather looks good for gettin to town tomorrow so I will keep u posted

Thanks!