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Will my DC's heart break if I let the puppy go to another home?

42 replies

trottingon · 11/08/2011 19:32

Usual story, DC nagged for dog for about 2 years. We gave in at last. We now have a 9 mth old puppy. Got it at 8 weeks old.

Prior to getting this pup we talked extensively to DC about the level of responsibility, i.e. walks, poop patrols, feeding and general welfare. We went on a 3 mile walk today and had long face from DC and the, 'I hate walking, it's so boring' attitude

Now we feel trapped with a high maintenance pet, but feel that we will destroy DC if we send it to a 'better' home....If we let the puppy go will DC hate us forever?!! HELP!!!Sad

OP posts:
Cheria · 12/08/2011 11:20

Shock people sell puppies on ebay????

Cheria · 12/08/2011 11:23

phew, have checked, no they don't. lostlady got me scared there.

coccyx · 13/08/2011 17:48

how are things

lostlady · 13/08/2011 19:00

It was just a joke! Used to threaten it when pup and toddler running amok (no, you can't sell toddlers on eBay eitherGrin)

Cheria · 16/08/2011 08:27

Wouldn't be as bothered about toddlers Grin

(Joke)

clam · 16/08/2011 10:52

When considering whether to get a dog or not, the DC's vote counts for nothing. The default position of most DC is "we want one." The only people whose opinions really count are the adults in the house, as we are the ones in charge.

Having said that, my two are stepping up well to the challenge now our puppy is here, although it's still early days and the weather's good. But I don't intend letting them off the hook in December either.

The "let's get a dog" campaign reigned in this house for nearly 2 years before I agreed to it. I knew I'd end up copping for being logistics coordinator of everything. I'm keeping quiet about the fact that I adore him and he is my 3rd child. The kids don't need to know that as they're more likely to walk him if they think that I'm Hmm about him!

mrswoodentop · 16/08/2011 11:19

Working cockers are very hard work we gave a show type cocker .Are you a member of cockersonline ,it's a great place for advice on all things cockerGrin

What about fllyball or agility ,would the children enjoy that more.We go to classes and the children enjoy practicing the training.ds1 will also walk him but he is 17 so older ,I would not allow the younger ones to walk him unaccompanied.We do try to find walks with something en route to see or do eg river,beach,rope swing etc

Good luck ,it can be overwhelming and you have got a very high energy dog there.

mrswoodentop · 16/08/2011 11:19

Sorry we didn't gave we have

Whorulestheroost · 16/08/2011 14:00

mrswoodentop could you tell me about your show type cocker. We are considering getting one. Whats it's nature like? We have two dc aged 7 and 8 and whilst my dd is always nagging us for one we would a dog too.

My only concern is that I am out at work 9-3.30 2-3 days a week. On my days off I go running in our local park so wouldn't find it hard to fit in dog walks plus my husband would be happy to walk it in the evenings. We would consider paying a dog walker to come and walk it when I am at work. Many thanks

4c4good · 16/08/2011 20:55

Quite frankly your child's heart is completely irrelevant to the main problem now. You should have thought of that in the first place. No doubt it will be cheered up by the latest toy or pair of trainers, so go out an buy whatever it wants and all will no doubt be well in time.

Unlike your poor dog.

You and your ilk are despicable.

Ormirian · 16/08/2011 20:57

Eh?

The DC said that they hated walking and one the basis of that you are dumping the dog? Confused

4c4good · 16/08/2011 21:04

I know Orm. I wish it was a wind-up but I don't think it is.

mrswoodentop · 16/08/2011 21:11

If you read the thread you will see that the OP has said she was not serious about rehoming just having a bad moment with teenage dog

4c4good · 17/08/2011 17:56

I owe the OP an apology as my reply was intemperate and out of proportion. Sorry, OP.

I just get so hacked off with any suggestion that animals are disposable, and I don't like hearing of an animal who is going to be part of a family hopefully for ten or twenty years, referred to as 'it'.

CalamityKate · 18/08/2011 13:45

I got dogs because I wanted them. As it happens the kids love them, but that's just luck.

DS2 wants a dog of his own but he won't be getting one for a good few years (he's 8 now). When the time comes, he WILL get one - but only because I have an ulterior motive (I hanker for a small dog - I've only ever had medium-large sized ones) and will happily claim it for myself the moment he shows signs of losing interest.

Lara2 · 18/08/2011 19:14

Cheria - sadly may people put their pets on sites like Adtrader and Preloved. I got my 2 gorgeous dogs from Adtrader - I couldn't bear the thought that they might go to a hideous home. I've always been amazed that someone would put a (obviously very much ) loved pet on the internet.

HermioneRocks · 20/08/2011 23:10

I just fail to understand this, you get a dog for your child and then when it's hard work want to give it away? To me thats tantamount to have a baby as a sibling for your dc then thinking shit this ones hard work and giving it away! A dog is for life. FFS

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