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Rehome my dog

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:07

Hi, I really need some advice. I'm debating to rehome my dog. He is such a friendly dog but he is so much to handle, he jumps up on everything and I cant walk him as he pulls too much because I have to take my daughter for the walk as well. He constantly smells and makes my home smell like wet dog even though he has a bath once a week and gets cleaned all the time. Also he chews everything and has ruined some of my daughters toys. I discipline him all the time but nothing works. I dont buy my daughter new toys incase he chews them. Some people say I should give it longer and some say I should re home so I just dont know what to do anymore. I love him but i cant handle him sometimes and worried about bringing new christmas toys in the house because of him.. any advice? Thanks

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Josette77 · 28/11/2019 17:09

What proper training have you done? Classes? Professionals? As for his smell, he's a dog...

Winterdaysarehere · 28/11/2019 17:11

Interested to know how you discipline your ddog...

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 28/11/2019 17:11

Ok, how old is he and how long have you had him? What breed? Have you brought in a trainer to help you?

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:13

I cant afford proper training so I try to do my best myself and I know dogs can smell, his smell is just extreme

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BestOption · 28/11/2019 17:13

What training have you done with him?

How old is he & what breed is he?

What are you using to wash him?

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:13

I just tap his nose and say no, I dont ever hit him or anything like that

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:14

He is 11 months and since he was a puppy

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:15

He is a french bulldog and like treat rewards.. shampoo from pets at home

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shoebedobedobedobedoo · 28/11/2019 17:16

I cant afford proper training

Did you really research having a dog. All the puppy classes around us are between 8-12/session and you shouldn’t need more than 10 for the basics. We have a 6 month old puppy. Yours sounds just like one that isn’t being trained properly. 15mins 3xday concentrated training plus reinforcement every time you go out is all it takes. But if you can’t afford lessons how are you going to afford vet bills etc?

Josette77 · 28/11/2019 17:16

You brought home a puppy... Use a spray bottle for training. How much socializing does he get?

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 28/11/2019 17:18

Have you taken him to a vet if the smell is that extreme? Frenchie's can get infections in their skin flaps - that could be the cause of the smell. Ideally, dogs really should not be being washed every week. It's not actually good for them.
Other than that, they really aren't a smelly breed per se. Did you meet plenty of other Frenchie's before you bought him? Did you find them smelly?

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:19

I can afford vet Bill's when needed just had a lot of unexpected bills this year so catching up with myself and is it too late to take him classes at 11 months? Do the spray bottles work? He goes to dog parks every weekend and loves my daughter

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DeborahAnnabelToo · 28/11/2019 17:20

You are going to get SLAUGHTERED on here. For what it's worth, you probably should rehome the dog, via a reputable rescue (not Gumtree or Facebook) and never get a dog again.

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:21

I might take him the vets then to see about the smell. He is the 1st frenchie I met. How would you go about teaching him not to chew things?

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TheHodgeoftheHedge · 28/11/2019 17:21

PS Frenchie's are known for being stubborn and not easy to train - did you do your research before you got him?

If you do decide to rehome him, under no circumstances offer him out on Facebook or Gumtree or any other site like that. Your first call should be to the breeder - this would be a good idea anyway as you're struggling and they might be able to help you. If they are a decent breeder, they will always offer to take the dog back. If not, contact the French Bulldog breed rescue.

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:22

I have owned dogs before and never had a problem

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Josette77 · 28/11/2019 17:22

No it's not too late. Did you research this breed first? How old is your daughter? How many walks a day?

Winterdaysarehere · 28/11/2019 17:23

Tapping his nose isn't a positive reinforcement technique is it?
Poor ddog.

TheHodgeoftheHedge · 28/11/2019 17:24

It is NEVER too late to go to training classes and do NOT use spray bottle.

He's the first Frenchie you ever met? So basically you didn't do any research WHATSOEVER.

You haven't gone to the vet and you haven't got any professional training help and instead you're thinking about rehoming. People like you should not have dogs. Return him to the breeder or the breed rescue.
I'm stepping away because I see too many threads like this and they make my blood boil.

sillysmiles · 28/11/2019 17:24

He is smelling BECAUSE you are over washing him. Unless he is super mucky he doesn't need to be washed. Dry him if he is wet and wash his towels and bedding frequently.
What are you feeding him? That can also contribute to him smelling bad if you ate feeding low quality food.

Training- never, NEVER "tap" your pup in the nose. That is hitting him. You need to train him to do want you want- not hit him for doing want you don't want. Teach him to sit. Teach him to leave. Teach him to sit in his bed.

He is a puppy. You need to step up and put some time and effort it. What did you think you would have to do with a puppy?

Hoppinggreen · 28/11/2019 17:27

Has the cute designer breed puppy grown up to be an actual dog?
Yes, rehome to someone who can put the time and effort in

RogersVideo · 28/11/2019 17:27

It does sound a bit like you dont know how to train him. If you are going to make an effort to learn, definitely keep him. If you aren't going to change, then rehome him.

It's never too late to take a training class, it doesn't have to be a puppy one, just a beginner one. Several people brought their kids when I took classes, if your daughter is old enough get her involved.

Also YouTube is a great resource, just search what you want to train and you'll get several videos on how to do it.

MbwaKali · 28/11/2019 17:29

What country are you in?

TuttiCutie · 28/11/2019 17:32

If you haven't got the time, money or inclination to train him properly, exercise him properly and take him to the vets, then yes - rehome the dog.

But at least do that properly, through a reputable rehoming charity/agency.

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:34

I am trying my best. I'm after advice on how to proper train because ideally I do not want to rehome. My daughter is 2 with special needs so hard to find the time but she goes to nursery now so I have time to train hence this post. He has gone to the vets before but not about the smell. I did research about the breed yes but I admit I'm behind on training and want to learn how. No need for you to have a go. I'm just after some advice

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