To want to rehome my dog

Yes in these circumstances it would be best to re-home him. How old is he and what breed?

In the meantime, have to tried Borrow My Doggy? People sign up to walk dogs for free. I used to walk a few myself prior to becoming a dog owner.

This is pulling on my heartstrings as I lost my soul dog in December and miss his company so much.

Those of you who think elderly dogs are guaranteed to wake up the next day in a happy rescue home are deluded.

I’m judging you and your kid. Get a dog walker. Go home at lunch. Reduce your hours. Animals aren't disposable. Step up to your responsibilities and so should your child. Are they out 7-7? I thought not.

Can you take him to work with you ?
Can you let him sleep up in your bedroom so he’s not alone at night ?
Can you take him for a walk before you go to work and your teen has to walk the dog as soon as they get in from school and keep him company?
When teen is at their dad’s place can the dog go there too ?
And for the times he is alone can you set up a place he can go for the toilet , a tray with puppy pads ?
Because if you can’t or don’t want to do this then he needs a new home .
I only know of breed specific re homing and my own current dog is a re home .
I got him from a lady who couldn’t cope with keeping him and he’s had the absolute best life with us .
We are mostly home , he’s rarely left , he comes out with us a lot , if we do leave him it’s an absolute maximum of 4 hours and is usually less than that

leaving a dog trapped alone all day is cruel.

Sad situation but rehoming would be best I think

Re getting the teenager to walk the dog-doesn't work. You can shoo them out of the door but you can't stop the teenager sitting in a bus shelter and texting her friends/being on discord/whatever. Found this out the hard way.

When people say they are getting a dog for their kids, I always ask if they want a dog themselves? If they don't, don't get a dog. Sorry.
Dog walkers and day care are expensive and your little dog needs company. Please find a breed specific rescue and rehome him. You'll get strop from the teenager, likely but it's still the correct thing to do.

I find this unbearably sad as he’s quite old
to rehome but absolutely agree the situation needs to change. It’s just not acceptable and your dog must feel awful having no choice but to toilet indoors. We’ve just rehomed a dog and I won’t leave her longer than 2.5 hours atm and I’ve built up to that. I am struggling to believe there’s no option but if there really isn’t then yes, contact a rescue as he’ll get more enrichment there atm. I do really feel for you but also wonder how it’s got to this stage. Brave of you to reach out though. Good luck.

The Dogs Trust have a helpline and a section on their website regarding re homing. They will not judge you and I think it is definitely the right thing to do.

Hrft but do not just allow him to roam, that's worse than removing.

Are there any retired or student people locally who could care for him during the day? Otherwise removing is the best option, but sad for everyone, dog included.
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How do you commute op? If by car can you look for doggy care enroute to work and back! I have a 10 year old lab and I think she would die if she was separated from us! (Actually I feel like I might just die thinking of losing her) they have these apps where you can find someone to look after your dog. I had a foster dog who wasn’t water safe so on weekends when I went to our boat we had a person to look after her on land and we would just pick her up on our way home! We didn’t leave her overnight usually just the day or even half depending on the weather! It’s really sad. If the teenager wants the dog be firmer….

Your ex is as responsible for this dog as you are.

Why can he not go to your daughters dads when she does?

I'd discuss with daughter new regime for when he is at yours...

you get up early and walk him a half hour before work and spend another half hour with him

Try Rover app or borrow my doggy for midday let out if not a walk. Enquire at vets and kennels too if they know anyone or anywhere that can help

Your daughter walk him as soon as she gets in from school and spends time with him hanging out after the walk until you get in

You let him sleep with you at night so he isn't alone

You take him out with you at weekends/sports whatever so he isn't alone. Walk him whilst dd is at activities wherever they are

He goes to ex house with your daughter for that week and there is a similar routine there. Its not fair for ex to just move out and leave you struggling with dog

If no-one can commit to that-including ex , then poor dog has to be rehomed.

This has gone on long enough and you need to come up with a plan this week. If thats rehoming, then that's rehoming.

Don't feel bad, feel happy for him because he will have a much better life when re homed to a family that can care for him or a rescue centre. Don't beat yourself up, circumstances change, you obvioysky love him and you are doing it for his own good

A few years ago?! So your poor dog has been home alone, shitting and pissing everywhere with no company every working day for a few years? Be glad I'm not your neighbour, I'd have reported you long ago. You should be prosecuted for animal cruelty.

I think you and your teen could do better. I run my dog 5k very early every morning every day of the year, and he spends the rest of the day sleeping or padding around. Even if I or other people (teens) are in the house at some stage he is typically inside from 8 to 8 and then often just gets popped out back for a quick wee. Never wees in the house or whimpers. In addition to the run he usually gets some good play with a ball or tug toy once we’re all home. He’s 7, very fit and happy as Larry. Dogs are like young children - they need wearing out every day. I agree that they need company but they also sleep a heck of a lot. Also agree there will be a dog walker somewhere.

Re-home. If your teenager won’t or can’t come home straight away to walk him, then really, she can’t whinge. It’s a better life for him because 12 hours home alone is awful. Ours have 3 days a month when we’re both out but have a dog walker. Would a family member take him, maybe during the week? No neighbours who’d help?

Definitely rehome your dog! How would you liked to be locked in a house for 12 hours a day and not allowed to even have a pee. Never get a pet of any kind again.

Please rehome this poor sad lonely dog he deserves a life too! Sorry but this makes me so annoyed.

I’d judge you for not rehoming this poor dog. He sounds desperately unhappy. Let him go.

You took this dog on and you owe it a decent life.

This! 👏👏 As it stands, this poor dog IS being neglected. Re-homing would be best thing for him - but I'd be doing everything I could before this was necessary. Poor boy.

Please rehome your dog. While not on purpose it is being extremely neglectful.

Circumstances have changed but you still have the responsibility to make the correct decision.

@Ubah it’s harder to rehome an older dog. Insist your teenager does more with him. Being home alone got 12 hours is better than being in a kennel alone for 23 hours at 10 years old.

Why don't you get a dog walker to walk your dog mid morning and spend an hour with dog? Why doesn't your teen walk your dog after school? Why are you neglecting your dog?

@Ubah I think you should rehome your dog, given the circumstances. It's the best thing for him so long as you rehome him properly through a reputable rescue. Please, please don't rehome him by advertising for a new home or giving him away to someone who tells you they'd like a dog, etc. Who knows where he'd eventually end up, he could really suffer.

A rescue will do checks and find the most suitable home for your dog so he can live out the rest of his days happy and comfortable. The rescue will understand why you need to rehome, your current circumstances aren't at all suitable for your dog as he needs company, mental stimulation and exercise. Giving him to a good rescue to rehome is one last way you can show your love for him. I'm sorry you have to do this but I really think it's in his best interest.

Christ, please re-home this poor dog, but as others have said go to a proper rescue. He must be so distressed, no wonder he's peeing in the house being left for so long.