Comments on: Need advice for a problem pet?

By: metzger52365

metzger52365 — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:48:59 +0000

Training,training,training.It sounds like your spouse has no idea whatsoever about properly training a dog.The reason for a dog to act like this,is because it has never learned not to.It sounds like it’s beyond what can be learned from a book.Your dog needs be taken to a proffesional trainer.
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By: jessthov2001

jessthov2001 — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:39:59 +0000

GSD’s need LOTS of attention and training. They need a "job" to be happy. This dog is SEVERELY lacking in all areas.

Your family does NOT have the time for this dog or any dog for that matter.

If your WHOLE family can’t dedicate more time to this dog, rehome him. There are great GSD rescue groups out there.

You and your spouse need to think what is best for the dog as well. This is one unhappy, confused pup. Eight hours a day in a kennel is no life for a dog.

Do everyone a favor and rehome him, and don’t get another dog until your family has time for it.

I don’t mean to sound rude, but that’s the blunt end of things. I see this sort of thing all the time.
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vet assistant, years of experience, vet tech student.

By: S.T.

S.T. — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:15:59 +0000

please give the dog away
you need to never get a pat again. I breed and trained gsd and it is not the dog it is you and your selfish lifesytle/husband.
god that story makes me sick. tell your husband if he wants to have a dog then he needs to be with someone who is loving/gentle and not so selfish..
that poor dog has been put into hell and I don’t think he is bounded with you if he was he wouldn’t be acting like he wants to be away from u so much.
if the people around a dog act crazy yelling/hating them sooo much then you get a crazy dog and the dog deserves better would you like to be in a home where you were hated?? I bet you don’t even like this response..
it’s not fun being hated is it???
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By: allnaturalred

allnaturalred — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:51:59 +0000

I am sad to say i was shocked when i read this. Caging an animal for 8 hours a day is absolutely inexcusable!
this is why he is acting this way - they NEED to go on walks. i know it is hard but put yourself in the animal’s *paws* - being locked up, no attention, no affection - it is awful. Dogs do not understand speech - only tones of voice & body language. You did not put your child in the crib all day with a bottle & expect it to raise itself did you? It is the same with a dog, it needs human interaction, training (how else will it know what to do or not do?), affection, exercise, etc.
If you do not want to INVEST anymore money, by getting yourself trained (people are trained on how to communicate wit dogs, not dogs trained on how to read our minds) - try a rescue to give the doggy a good home where it would be appreciLUVED.
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By: Krystina

Krystina — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:11:59 +0000

the dogs problem was caused by u and now u want to get rid of it..u cage it up 8 hours a day how would u act if that happened ud be so happy to just be out of that damn cage…its sad that ur gonna get rid of a beautiful creature cause u dont like it and couldnt take the time to properly train him….it just makes me sad..and oh bye the way i am an animal lover…..and it sounds like u are a dog hater……
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By: chetco

chetco — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:39:59 +0000

You could call your local pet supplies until you find the one that will recommend a good trainer in your area. These dogs CAN ABSOLUTELY be turned around. The dog on Frazier was dumped 3 times, before the trainer found him. An unruly dog as you have described are usually the very smartest. He has learned to out-smart you and get his way. A good out-of-home trainer will charge you $500 per month, and may take 2 months. But, look at the savings! to you, your home, your child, your marriage, your life. I wish I was in your area. I would take on the challenge.
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By: Robin

Robin — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:53:59 +0000

from reading that .. the dog is bored and full of energy .. being caged more than 4 hours a day is terrible .. this is an aniaml that needs 45 minutes of fast paced walking a day .. if you can commit to getting rid of some of his energy that would be a much better dog
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By: jenny_wenning

jenny_wenning — Sat, 01 May 2010 13:25:59 +0000

you need to get rid of it or get a dog trainer to help with all those problem. Also the dog trainer will help you be the boss instead of the dog.
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By: swimmom

swimmom — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:57:59 +0000

The relationship with your spouse is the real problem and the pets are a symptom. Everyone in your home is suffering, including your child. Please get help from a pastor, counselor etc. Someone your spouse respects.

It is fine not to want the pets, especially when the family does not care for them properly. If your family wishes to keep them, they must feed, clean and exercise them daily. If not, the animals deserve better homes.

Your child deserves parents who can work out their problems and provide a healthy home. Please get some help for yourself and family.
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By: Beautiful_Letdown

Beautiful_Letdown — Sat, 01 May 2010 12:31:59 +0000

You sound like a Goldfish person, then again i wouldnt wish this hate that im hearing on any goldfish either.
You should have thought about the consequences before allowing someone in your home to purchase him. Sounds like that you have no proper rule over this dog, which means its your fault, not the poors dogs. Since you decided to allow him to get the dog knowing that you both couldnt afford it and manage it then you need to own up to your responsibility and get it into obedience classes like it deserves. It doesnt sound like a problem dog, it sounds like a problem owner. Hopefully you will either own up your own responsibility like adults are supposed to or you will get the poor dog a new home. I guess since the cats shed you should get rid of them too, your ridiculous. Give those animals the life they deserve by giving them to a good family and not your unloving, unbalanced home.
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wish i had the 10 minutes of my life back that it took to read this question.