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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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SutterCane · 28/11/2019 17:37

Are you on FB? If so I would highly recommend joining this group and giving the relevant units a really thorough read. The group is run by professionals and is an excellent source of training and behavioural advice which is all positive/force free and based in modern science.

Typical French bulldog conformation can make them prone to being smelly for various reasons. The facial skin folds can get manky very quickly and need cleaning on a regular basis. As there's less room in their mouths their back teeth are often rotated/overcrowded and they also have deeper ridges on the roof of their mouths. Both of these can trap food and other detritus which can in turn make their breath (and anything they lick, including themselves) smell. It's also worth checking to see if your dog has a "tail pocket", if they do that's another potential source of smell. Obviously any of these issues are also pretty unpleasant for the dog so need to be kept on top of religiously.

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:37

I just want to add that I love my dog and timing wasnt great getting him but I am trying now. I need help with how to train and importantly to teach him not to chew toys. Also he gets walked twice a day

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leckford · 28/11/2019 17:39

Did you by him a crate to live in to keep him away from the toys and other hazards? How much exercise does he get?

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:40

He sleeps in the kitchen, has done since day 1 and he gets walked twice a day and goes in the back garden

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slipperywhensparticus · 28/11/2019 17:42

French Bulldogs arnt huge how is he pulling? Have you had him castrated? I'm not going to slaughter you but a puppy and a two year old?🤦‍♀️

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:43

Maybe I'm just weak lol. He gets excited when he sees people or dogs and tries to get to them. Timing wasnt great I know

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CommunistLegoBloc · 28/11/2019 17:45

If you can't afford the vet, you can't afford a dog. It's not fair.

Why did you buy an expensive, designer dog which has known health problems that will be expensive in the near future? Vanity project? Why did you buy a notoriously stubborn breed when you had a 1 year old and no clue how to train a dog?

Do not hit. Do not use a spray bottle. Buy Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy (£4 on Amazon), read it, put it into practise. Although I'll be honest and I think it'll be too much like hard work for you. Poor dog.

Alsohuman · 28/11/2019 17:47

Sounds as if our four month old puppy is better trained. For his sake rehome the poor little bugger. You obviously haven’t got a clue.

goodwinter · 28/11/2019 17:47

If you really want to keep him and really can't afford training, then you need to do your own research (into positive training methods) and follow them patiently and consistently. I like Zak George on YouTube.

To be honest though, I would suggest rehoming to a reputable rescue. Your dog is a very in-demand breed (my personal feelings on Frenchies aside) and is still young, so would have no problem finding a new home. You have a SN 2 year old and in all honesty seem very unequipped to raise a dog.

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:48

I can afford vet Bill's, I never said I couldn't. I want to try anything first, the dog is very loved and gets lots of attention. I'm just behind on the training part

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HeatedDryer · 28/11/2019 17:48

Please join the Facebook group Dog Training Advice and Support. Loads of non judgmental and helpful advice.

goodwinter · 28/11/2019 17:48

Oh and you need good lifetime insurance if you're going to keep him, otherwise the poor lad will end up being PTS at the first sign of an expensive health problem.

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:49

I have had dogs in the past but the past ones were very easy to train so just trying to learn how to train a frenchie. I will do anything before I rehome

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goodwinter · 28/11/2019 17:50

@Lisa1996 you say you can afford vet bills, but they can run into multiple thousands if something goes very wrong. I mean this kindly, but if your current unexpected bills are causing you financial issues, you just cannot afford to take that risk.

UrsulaPandress · 28/11/2019 17:51
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Wolfiefan · 28/11/2019 17:51

He gets walked twice a day? But you say you can’t walk him? How far?
To stop chewing? Never leave him alone with stuff he can chew.
A tap on the nose is you hitting him.
You really need a trainer.

HairyDogsOfThigh · 28/11/2019 17:52

Please stop 'tapping' him in the nose, the only thing he will learn from this is that you are unpredictable and that you hurt him.
Also, please do NOT use a spray bottle on him, you risk scaring him, but not teaching him what you need him to learn.

You need to stop thinking about what he shouldn't be doing, turn it on it's head and think about what you want him to learn. So, for example, if he jumps up, rather than try and teach him not to jump up, teach him a behaviour that you can reward. So when he has all 4 feet on the floor, reward him. If he has already learnt to jump up, you can engineer him having his feet on the floor, by throwing a handful of treats onto the floor as you come in. Then as he is busy looking for them, you can reward him for having his feet on the floor and not jumping at you.

In terms of chewing you dd's toys, then management is the key here. Keep the dog and the toys separated. You can use a child gate to keep him away from the toys while she's playing and then clear them away before letting the dog back into the room.
When you have time to supervise him, you can give him a chew or a stuffed kong to eat on his bed while the toys are being played with. This teaches him to stay in his bed (and he's being rewarded by having the chew/kong). When you can't supervise him, put him the other side of the gate. Again, you can make this nice for him by giving him a chew/kong.

In terms of walking him, use a harness with a front and back ring and a double ended lead to teach him to walk nicely. Perfect Fit or Mekuti are 2 brands that work well.

If you can't put the time and effort in to train him, then rehome him responsibly. Would the breeder take him back, or a breed specific rescue?

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:53

I get help with pdsa because I dont work atm due to my daughter and he is also insured. The unexpected Bill's are sorted now and getting back on track

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Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:54

He walks about 30 mins each time. Once in the morning and then again at night

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FreeBedForFlys · 28/11/2019 17:56

Stop hitting your dog and fgs ignore the awful advice about spray bottles.

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:56

Hairydogsofthigh- thank you! Some actual advice, I will try all this. I love him to bits and I know I should of started this a long time ago and I regret that but I'm trying now.. he does know how to sit and lie down on command

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Bootstrapp · 28/11/2019 17:56

Just rehome him.
Please. Through a breed rescue.

I'm not even going to comment on what you've said any further. I would probably get banned.

Just let a French ie rescue find the poor bugger a home he deserves. PLEASE DO NOT SELL HIM

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:57

Bootstrapp- no need for that comment

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EsselGruntFuttock · 28/11/2019 17:58

I’m another saying DO NOT tap your dog on the nose and as for using a spray bottle ignore that idiotic advice.

Lisa1996 · 28/11/2019 17:58

He has a happy home here and is very much loved. He gets lots of attention, just a bit behind on training that all. Nothing nice to say, dont say it. I'm trying

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