Comments on: Great reasons to re-home dogs

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:51:31 +0000

It amazes me how little people know about dogs when they share our lives so closely with us.

I am always browsing through the local rescue sites.

By: Tierney Silver-Goeden

Tierney Silver-Goeden — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:40:54 +0000

Also, I think the biggest issue with owners today is commintment and attitude. It doesnt matter if you are a low-energy person and your dog is high-energy. Make it work! There is a reason why this dog came into your life, whether it was to make you less lazy or teach you patience.
Many owners are picking ‘cute’ breeds and not considering the shedding, medical costs are more.

I dont understand why people think pets should adapt to us when we cannot even make an effort to satisfy them. I got a dog expecting him to be perfect… boy was I wrong. It would have been much smarter for me to give my dog away after the first surgury he needed or the first problem he had but I didnt. He is a work in progress and always keeps me on my toes but now I am such a kinder, more patient, accepting and thinner person today thanks to my dog.

I shudder when I see other college students with part-time jobs, like myself, getting a dog. Most people do not realize the financial, mental and physical challenges these animals will put us through. I can honestly say that I work my butt off for my dog.

The most common ads I see are usually allergy related or moving.

By: Tierney Silver-Goeden

Tierney Silver-Goeden — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:27:52 +0000

I have the same obsession! I cannot help looking at the ads for a second dog. I love Duluth and Fargo but Minneapolis depresses me with all the terrible owners and the people who charge WAY to much for a re-homing fee.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:56:55 +0000

Agreed.

By: Susan Keenan

Susan Keenan — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:17:02 +0000

These are just more reasons why:

Animals never cease to amaze me and people never cease to disapoint me.

By: Biggie-Z

Biggie-Z — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:13:53 +0000

So much about keeping a dog is about the owners and their commitment. I remember one thing our puppy class trainer told us – your puppy isn’t misbehaving to piss you off, he just doesn’t know what you want him to do. Instead of getting angry or frustrated, teach him what he should do/praise him when he does something you want him to do more.

I am in horror from Shane’s story about the co-worker.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:01:56 +0000

Apparently that is what they think.

By: Three Dog Blogger

Three Dog Blogger — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:48:19 +0000

Scary. So many of the reasons are just down to people being idle. Do they think Dogs somehow miraculously train themselves?

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:08:05 +0000

It is really sad. I feel somewhat guilty for drawing attention to these ads in a humorous way. But it is reality. The examples you gave are classic.

By: Mayra Calvni

Mayra Calvni — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:02:35 +0000

This really saddens me, Lindsay. Yes, unfortunately some people will have lame excuses to dispose of their dogs.

I know two people who gave up their dogs after a short time because:

“He’s always after food and sheds too much!” (Damn it, didn’t she find out if the dog would shed a lot BEFORE HAND????)

and the other:

“He was peeing all over the house!” Why didn’t you train him??!!

It’s really very sad.