We need to rehome our dog. He's just over a year and we've had him since he was 5 months. We just aren't at home enough for him, he needs a family who can give him more time. I only work half days and always call home on my break but he just barks or chews whatever he can find. Even if he is only left for an hour he will not settle. Over Christmas with everyone off he was much happier and content.
I'm well aware that we rushed into this and have let him down but I can't change that now. I feel so guilty as he is a lovely dog but he deserves better. My older 2 children have agreed to rehome him. They love him but understand that we just can't meet his needs. However my 8yo son is so upset and is refusing to believe it. I know he loves him too but majority of the time he shows no interest in the dog. I need to ask him to play with the dog when he's getting under my feet or to let him out for toilet etc. He's happy watching TV or playing away not even registering that the dog is there.
Has anyone been through similar and can tell me how it worked out for you? Will my son forget about it in a few days or will we all end up in therapy in 10 years time reliving this??