Not enjoying dog ownership when to call it a day ?

[MillyMollyMoo]

Long story short, did a bit of research into what dog to get as I cannot stand hair, so thought we were buying a labradoddle.
Turns out he's all Lab and no Doddle, there are fine blonde hairs everywhere, could be worse but I hate it.
Combined with the fact that the kids begged for him and now ignore him, he chases the cats around the house and jumps fences to shit in next doors garden all in all I've had enough.
Is this going to get better or do I rehome him whilst he still has the cute little dog factor ?

Thank you Mama Moose

Milly rescue places will be much more experienced at finding the right owners/ home for your pooch than you could be. ( sorry if that sounds harsh).

don't feel guilty and let the rescue place help. they will have assess his nature, his talents (lol).. what he needs etc.. much much better.

That Labradoodle trust one looks a lot of help - you could keep him at home (fostered) until they find a home for him

Milly, you are now making excuses, myself and others have mentioned breed rescues, all you need to do is google and you will have several numbers. I have already said some of them will do home to home rescue (ie no stay in kennels).

You need to actually do this, just talking about it is not enough, the longer he is somewhere he is not wanted the worse the effect on him long term. Start ringing people now!

OP - to answer your concerns:

a) yes, I know rescues are very full but you won't know for sure until you call them.

b) if you're worried about the financial burden on Dogs Trust then donate an amount equal to his costs to them

c) his first port of call at the rescue centre will be an assessment by a qualified behaviourist, as well as observation by the experienced kennel staff. I can't see that being afraid of big dogs will prevent him being rehomed.

I think the OP is being honest and, well I agree - best have the dog rehomed when he's cute and hasn't put down roots with his current family.

It's not for me to say what suits the OP's lifestyle

Sorry Xposts, the labradoodle one looks great for him!

good to know bella, as i said been a while since i had dogs. Not sure if best from somewhere like RSPCA or a private sale where i can see with mother?? Im not fussed about bread ect but of course love labs and collies

pag.. no problem.. I could be a puppy strangler lol. if my one keeps parping whilst sat under my chair lol grrr.

OP has made a mistake. It is not what she was expecting. Shit happens. You need to make it your priority to find her/him a good loving home where she can be happy.

Ensure that the new owners are aware of how lively etc the dog is, so that the same mistake cannot be made again.

We are a house full of animals and plenty of dog, cat, rabbit hair all over the place and i spend all day hoovering and sweeping, but I accept that is the life we have if we want animals, but would like to know that yours has been rehomed. I would have her, but a bit overrun with animals

i promise im not a puppy strangler

ohhh lisa.. if your not fussed about breed.. an adoption place would be great for you to take a look around.. ohhhh you could be matched with a real special friend. seriously.

Lisa - labs and collies are opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of the work you need to put in.

Please don't get a collie unless you can give it masses of exercise and mental stimulation.

this could become an AA type declaration.

I am lisad and I am not a puppy strangler.
I am BCNSback and I am not a puppy strangler although the farting leaves me tempted...

OP: can you at least tell everybody how this pans out? I'm sure we're all keen to hear that hairy smelly doggy has found a lovely new home.

Where do you live op? i most certainly wouldnt take him too the RSPCA they put dogs down after a certain amount of time.

Sorry should also agree with others about not feeling guilty.

right.. keep us posted as to how this goes milly.

< goes off to run the stinky mutt.. and bring it back even stinkier>

Collies are mad, anyone thinking of getting one needs too borrow mine for the day,she is full of endless energy!!

My sister has a labradoodle and it didn't really settle into 'adult-dog' stage til about 3 years old, and even then only after weekly training sessions throughout teenagehood (they're very bright dogs and quickly bored) and he still needs daily short walks, and proper long off-the-lead runs several times a week.

6 months old means there's still a long long way to go til he calms down. I agree with the other posters - if you don't like the dog, don't beat yourself up about it -quickly and humanely make arrangements for him to somewhere where he's loved.

BTW be ready for a storm of tears from littleones who will suddenly rediscover their interest in him - remember you're the one who has to groom, walk, clean up poo, de-hair sofas etc etc for the next 15 years not them! They'll forget about it in a week.

Definitely no guilt involved.

Far, far better to find s good home than to plough on making everyone, dog included, unhappy.

we are a very activie family and dog would be doing 2 school runs of 30mins daily plus 2-3 walks. I dont think i would ever go for a full collie, maybe a mix as i love their temperment.
My concern is having looked at current dogs in local homes, there is huge amount of Staffies and bullterrier type dogs which i would be happy to give a home to. (sorry to any that own those dogs here) also dont do small yappy dogs, mainly dh than me.

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Lisad, did you read Valhalla's thread a while back?

She works for a rescue group that is desperate to find homes for dogs before Christmas as their shelter fills to overflowing during the Christmas period.

Thread here.

There is a link somewhere on the thread to their forum, which has details of quite a few of the dogs they are currently looking for homes for.

If you are not local to her, she is able to recommend good rescue groups up and down the country.

Full collie's have a good tempermant too, i love mine, she is wonderful, dont think i could have any other breed.

I know they are wonderful dogs, just dont know if we could keep up with a collie