We're moving and can't take the 10 year old dog with us. My boyfriend wants to put him down and I want him rehomed. How do you introduce him to a new owner when he only knows from us? Will he adjusts? Or is 10 years old to late?

Any time a new adult dog comes into our house (regardless of the age) we start with our groundwork program.

If the new owners give him some structure and rules as outlined in the article, I believe giving him a chance is a much better option than euthanizing him. He may have quite a few years left, I believe he deserves a shot at a home.

I don’t believe he would do well in a kennel but in the right home he may do just fine. The new owners may also want to view this video Pack Structure for the Family Pet.

I’d have the new people come to your house and spend some time with and around Dale, and maybe take some walks with him while you all are present at first so he gets used to them. I believe it should be a gradual process for an older dog. I wouldn’t just let someone come over and take him away.

Dogs just want to know where they fit in and what to expect, the groundwork article and video show humans how to give this to the dogs in their life.

Good luck!

Cindy Rhodes