Heavy Hearted about having to rehome my GSD

[Crazyland]

He is a gorgeous sable. I know of one person near Tacoma that has 2 but she has a small apartment.
I will pass your info over to her to see if she knows someone. She does several things with hers.
I have 3 GSD myself so I know about finding the RIGHT home for the breed is very important and mix in that he is workinglines possibly DDR or Czech. Good luck.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

Very good eye, he is both DDR and Czech. Excellent working drives, good for adults as a pet. But our surprise daughter has really changed our lifestyle and needs. Thank you for your help!!

 

[KinderKorner]

We had to rehome our Great Pry. a few months ago. I was really sad about it.

But she was just not working out. I didn't have enough time to get her a ton of attention. And she was hyper and would not stop mauling and the cats and chickens. She was so large that she was a danger to little childern because she would knock them down.

Maybe in a few years I will try again with a new dog. But this time it will be a smaller one for sure. She was just too much to handle, and I couldn't keep her away from the animals for 2-3 years until she calmed down because everything free ranges.

I know your pain. But both in mine and your situation it's probably for the best.

My bella now lives at a home with 10 childern, and can rough house and get a ton of attention from equally hyper kids.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

Thank you KinderKorner,

Its a hard choice to make but the only responsible option I see. I have seen these situations go really bad before and Im not willing to allow my daughter or my dog to take the consequenses for my inability to make a choice. You did the right thing as well. Wish more people were that responsible.

 

[KinderKorner]

Yes I felt bad not only for giving her away. But because I am one of those people who think an Animal is a life time commitment. But in certain situations it is the best choice to rehome.

This famiy yactually came to us randomly before we decided to rehome her. And said their big dog had died and they missed the barking all night, and their friend.

I was like 'hmmm barking all night you say. I have the perfect dog for you.'

So when we decided to let her go, we called them. And they were soooo thrilled to have her. It worked out great. But I still miss her.

I'm on the fence about getting another dog. Having all these animals makes it hard to find a dog that will be compatible. But I also can't get dog after dog then find new homes for them when they don't work out.

I had a great dog. He got hit two years ago on my birthday. Now I find myself not wanting another dog. Cause I know whatever I get it won't be able to compete with how much he meant to me. And I find myself thinking. 'Oh he was so much better.'

It's like having gold for years, then some one taking it away and giving you silver. It's still nice. But you find yourself longing for the other.

I wish you luck in rehoming your dog. He is a beauty. Don't be too hard on yourself. Your doing the right thing, for the dog and your family.

And someday maybe you and me will get lucky and find a dog that can work for us.

 

[Countrywife]

I have GSD and used to own his parents. Might I suggest that you go ahead and contact your local PD, not for a working dog, but as a pet to an Officer. I am also a Police Officers wife. We had multiple litters out of our pair, and all but I believe 2 puppies were placed in police families. They know the value of such a dog, and are great owners. I never actually sold a puppy, so I don't know what to charge, but I do know that officers my husband works with LOVED those puppies.

 

[Crazyland]

I sent you a PM as I have a friend who is very interested in your gorgeous boy.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

A big thanks to everyone who has PMed me with interest. I can't reply to the PM's at the moment, getting ready for work. I will get back with everyone tonight or tomorrow. Thanks again, it really relieves a lot of my anxiety over this to have such a positive response.

 

[suburbanminifarm]

Good idea Countrywife!, police officers would be a great place to start looking. Also my friend's hubby is a P.O. and they do live with their Belgian Shep, it is a "pet" when not at work, from what I understand this is what the P.D. encourages, would'nt that type of arrangement be nice?