Gene Altman wrote 06/08/2006 12:40 PM Rehoming my GSD #107942 - 06/08/2006 12:40 PM
Gene Altman Webboard User Reg: 12-25-2001 Posts: 55 Loc: Offline	I have a 4 and a half year old beautiful GSD, Stark. He is from Hungary and is purebred. I love my dog, but I'm soon going to be a father and probably won't have time to take care of him. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I will probably need to rehome him soon. I was wondering if anyone knows who I should talk to about this? I live in Staten Island, NY. <img src="http://www.leerburgkennels.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Thanks.
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Bill Wanke wrote 06/08/2006 12:50 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107943 - 06/08/2006 12:50 PM
Bill Wanke Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2006 Posts: 43 Loc: SW OHIO Offline	Well congrats on your soon to be father status, but in no way means you cant take care of a dog properly. I got my dog at the same time as the birth of my son-or within a few months. 2 yrs. later another son. We adjusted fine. I excercise the dog in AM and PM hard, and all is well. Great protector of my family and the kids adore her, now looking at another additional dog. Father status doesnt mean you have to give up your regular hobbies, chores and loves IMHO, but Im not you.
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Michele McAtee wrote 06/08/2006 12:52 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107944 - 06/08/2006 12:52 PM
Michele McAtee Webboard User Reg: 02-05-2006 Posts: 1121 Loc: Iowa City, Iowa Offline	Well, IMO, the board is a good place to start your conversation, establish your goals, priorities, etc. As an owner of a pet GSD (who was 3 years old when I had my baby) and the mother of a 2.3 year old boy, I will honestly say, I wouldn't have it *any* other way. I make time for both, and yes, sometimes it is difficult, but our schedules have worked out great. The dog plays a big part of keeping us active and walking/running, etc. The boy and the dog get along very, very well. I believe raising the two together has taught, and *is* teaching my boy how to respect animals. (we have a cat too that I thought would DEFinately have to go because she was so ferrel, but she really tamed down with the baby around, in fact, she's even likeable now!!!) Is your dog a working dog or pet? Are there other factors (IE: wife/S/O) affecting or pushing your decision?
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Gene Altman wrote 06/08/2006 01:08 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Michele McAtee ] #107945 - 06/08/2006 01:08 PM
Gene Altman Webboard User Reg: 12-25-2001 Posts: 55 Loc: Offline	Well...I'm having triplets so it'll be a little harder than with 1 or 2 babies. He is a working dog (trying to make a pet out of him). The problem is, is that even now I don't have time to walk him. Just let him out in the yard and that's it. And also, a few months ago he started doing his business in the house and hasn't stopped yet. I did everything I could, even took him to the vet. It started around the time my wife got pregnant so maybe he can feel something. If he stops doing that in the house I might keep him, otherwise it's going to be tough with small babies.
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Janice Jarman wrote 06/08/2006 01:38 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107946 - 06/08/2006 01:38 PM
Janice Jarman Webboard User Reg: 04-19-2005 Posts: 505 Loc: Mid Missouri USA Offline	Seems a shame to get rid of the dog mainly for housebreaking issues. Ed has several very good ariticles on housebreaking http://leerburg.com/housetrainingproblems.htm However, if you don't have time to work with the dog at all, maybe he would be better off if you did rehome him. And I don't mean that in a bad way, just thinking maybe retraining a dog is more than you can take on with triplets on the way. It's my understanding that a high drive (working) dog takes a lot of time and effort to keep them healthy both physically and mentally. Janice Jarman
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Bill Wanke wrote 06/08/2006 01:56 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Janice Jarman ] #107947 - 06/08/2006 01:56 PM
Bill Wanke Webboard User Reg: 03-20-2006 Posts: 43 Loc: SW OHIO Offline	I tend to agree with above. If you dont have the time now, it ain't goona be any easier! I can always make 10 minutes for my dog. Set your alarm that much earlier. A dog also allows me to "get out" at times when needed, as well! Surprised any working animal would be happy with little to no exercise, or confined to a back yard. Im reminded by my dog if we dont have 2 hard runs a day or ball chasing-chewed fence/ dog house etc and this is with kongs and other mental stimulation readily available. Your life will never be the same with 1 child let alone 3, if time is in short supply now, I can tell you that you better manage it well-I have 3 boys now and I cant believe all that comes our way. Feel like Im losing it some times and cant believe how easy it was "before" but again, I wouldnt change it at tall. Have frineds with quads, they have a Golden and are most happy. Its all about what you want and are capable of.
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Gene Altman wrote 06/08/2006 02:01 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Bill Wanke ] #107948 - 06/08/2006 02:01 PM
Gene Altman Webboard User Reg: 12-25-2001 Posts: 55 Loc: Offline	Thanks everyone...This is hard, but I hope we'll make the right decision. Wouldn't want him to be in a worst situation than he is now.
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Diana Matusik wrote 06/08/2006 02:35 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107949 - 06/08/2006 02:35 PM
Diana Matusik Webboard User Reg: 04-27-2004 Posts: 456 Loc: Central FL Offline	I'm sorry you have to do it but at least you are honest with yourself and the situation. Make sure to research prospective homes carefully, screen them to ensure they fully understand the needs of your dog, interview them to find out if they just want a neat GSD for a pet or if the truly understand working dogs and their requirements, make them well aware of any training issues (such as pottying in the house), charge a reasonable fee (people tend to treat things better if they spent money on something), and you may want to give them a trial period so that if the dog doesn't work out for them you can take it back and find another home. You're responsible for making sure he doesn't just end up in a better home but that he finds the right home. You could look up some schutzhund clubs in your area and tell them your situation, maybe they'll be able to help you out. Do you know if the dog's breeder would like to take him back? If not then they may have additional advice for you.
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Will Rambeau wrote 06/08/2006 04:24 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107950 - 06/08/2006 04:24 PM
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003 Posts: 5983 Loc: Idaho Offline	Gene A. Since you first signed up for the forum several years ago, Ed has placed some new rules on the forum, one of which is the requirement that all posters must post using their full first and last name. Please go into your "My Home" area and fix that, if you would. Will Rambeau Moderator The Fetz dog: http://www.leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/79673/page/25
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Roger Kutzler wrote 06/08/2006 05:33 PM Re: Rehoming my GSD [Re: Gene Altman ] #107951 - 06/08/2006 05:33 PM
Roger Kutzler Webboard User Reg: 03-03-2002 Posts: 178 Loc: Pocono Mountains, Pa Offline	At first I was going to ask if you were going to give away one of the triplets if the wife becomes pregnant in a couple years but then I read down and see he`s already being neglected even before kids. I say rehome him through a reputable GSD rescue that understands working lines. Then give them a huge donation for saving this guy. The only thing needed for evil to exist is for good men to stand by and do nothing!!!
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