[cliceperperIa]

but I need advice. Have you ever rehomed a dog because they weren't exactly what you wanted? I got Luna and pit/lab mix (or that is what I was told) about 6 weeks ago and even though she is the biggest sweetheart, she isn't what I thought she would be. She is so lazy..I wanted an active dog that I could eventually take out hiking or jogging with but she already as a pup gets tired after 5 minutes of active play. She could care less about playing fetch or even going for a walk. She is a great cuddler and could happily lay on your lap all day but that just doesn't fit my lifestyle. I don't know what to do. I would love to have a more active dog but then again I would feel bad finding her a new home. I don't want to leave her crated when we go out on hikes or long walks because she just doesn't care to. I know she is just a pup and obviously she can't go too far but she doesn't even care to make it around the block. I think she might be happier with someone who fits better. *braces self for the lashings*

btw, she is about 5 months now.

[tearidrusydet]

maybe just giv her some time, you mentioned she just lays around. Does she ever play like a puppy for her age? Do you talk to her on walks to keep her engaged? I think most pups only have an attention span of about 10-15 mins(correct me if im wrong) so try keeping your play-time short

[cliceperperIa]

maybe just giv her some time, you mentioned she just lays around. Does she ever play like a puppy for her age? Do you talk to her on walks to keep her engaged? I think most pups only have an attention span of about 10-15 mins(correct me if im wrong) so try keeping your play-time short

Yes, I talk with her all the time on walks. I do keep our play time short because she honestly doesn't go more than 5 minutes ever. Maybe I have just been spoiled with Link ( apbt? not sure if he is purebred or not since he is from a shelter). We got him at 4 months and his energy is non stop.

[klnbgqr]

Dogs, like people, come in different shapes and personailities. However, at 5 months of age, there is lots of growing on, and she may - eventually - turn more athletic as she matures.

Do you think that you could give her some more time?

[cliceperperIa]

Dogs, like people, come in different shapes and personailities. However, at 5 months of age, there is lots of growing on, and she may - eventually - turn more athletic as she matures.

Do you think that you could give her some more time?

I can definitely give her more time. I honestly feel bad even thinking about rehoming her because she is the biggest sweetheart. Now that I am thinking more about it I am also maybe holding her to an unfair standard because Link is honestly the most well behaved dog I have EVER came across and is just perfect..so maybe no dog I get will ever be good enough compared to him I just have never seen a pup who doesn't give a crap about fetching a ball, walks, chase, tug of war like she does.

[tearidrusydet]

have you tried getting one of those balls that you can put treats into? maybe that might spark her attention to balls. My male just barely started getting interested in ropes, for the longest he didnt even bother with it. Once he saw us play with it with Maybelline he started to join in.

[cliceperperIa]

have you tried getting one of those balls that you can put treats into? maybe that might spark her attention to balls. My male just barely started getting interested in ropes, for the longest he didnt even bother with it. Once he saw us play with it with Maybelline he started to join in.

I haven't tried one of those balls. I will go out tomorrow and pick one up. She is VERY food motivated..it is how I taught her to sit, lay down and stay. She has seen us play with Link but like I said, she shows no interest.

[PZXjoe]

but I need advice. Have you ever rehomed a dog because they weren't exactly what you wanted? I got Luna and pit/lab mix (or that is what I was told) about 6 weeks ago and even though she is the biggest sweetheart, she isn't what I thought she would be. She is so lazy..I wanted an active dog that I could eventually take out hiking or jogging with but she already as a pup gets tired after 5 minutes of active play. She could care less about playing fetch or even going for a walk. She is a great cuddler and could happily lay on your lap all day but that just doesn't fit my lifestyle. I don't know what to do. I would love to have a more active dog but then again I would feel bad finding her a new home. I don't want to leave her crated when we go out on hikes or long walks because she just doesn't care to. I know she is just a pup and obviously she can't go too far but she doesn't even care to make it around the block. I think she might be happier with someone who fits better. *braces self for the lashings*

btw, she is about 5 months now.

Sounds like you need a terrier , pitbull or bully haha
My sister used to have a rat terrier and you couldnt make him stay still to save your life He was constantly on the move haha

[ENCOSEARRALIA]

i havent read the other replies, so if i repeat, im sorry. there is no shame in considering rehoming a dog as long as you find a responsible APPROPRIATE(sp?lol) home for the dog.
dogs have to fit in to truly be happy, and if you arent getting what you wanted out of the dog theres no need to simply feed it and keep it because you feel bad doing otherwise. if you are 100% sure this is the right decision, place the dog, and take your time when you decide to get another. dont fall for cute puppiness, take in account what the dog will be when matured, and find one that will liveup to your expectations. nothing is ever perfect, but you stand a better chance of making you, your family and the next dog happy. you gotta coexist, so get the right breed for you.

sorry for rambling, but its late and im running on little sleep

[cliceperperIa]

i havent read the other replies, so if i repeat, im sorry. there is no shame in considering rehoming a dog as long as you find a responsible APPROPRIATE(sp?lol) home for the dog.
dogs have to fit in to truly be happy, and if you arent getting what you wanted out of the dog theres no need to simply feed it and keep it because you feel bad doing otherwise. if you are 100% sure this is the right decision, place the dog, and take your time when you decide to get another. dont fall for cute puppiness, take in account what the dog will be when matured, and find one that will liveup to your expectations. nothing is ever perfect, but you stand a better chance of making you, your family and the next dog happy. you gotta coexist, so get the right breed for you.

sorry for rambling, but its late and im running on little sleep

Thanks! I was honestly expecting more of a lashing from everyone, lol. Maybe I will get it in the morning when there are more people on, haha.
If I do decide to rehome her I am not just going to let anyone take her. I will be very picky with prospective owners because she is very sweet, just maybe not the dog for me. I thought since she was a pit/lab X that she would have the energy I wanted but I guess there is always an exception and she might be it. Like I said, I have Link who is a pit-maybe pitX, I don't know since he is from a shelter and I wanted a dog like him. Even though I have trained him and worked with him he has turned into more of my husbands dog and I wanted a dog for myself.

[CefGemYAffews]

Its easier to rehome them as pups. However, if you wait you may find that she will be more energetic when she is more used to physical exercise and has built up some endurance after her growing time.

I can't tell you what to do. I think a dog being a good fit is important. A relationship with a dog is like a marriage. You live together 24/7/365 and if there is no spark or bond or chemistry or what have you then no one is happy. But it sounds like you love her and are attached to her. Maybe being in the crate napping while you and your more active dog do stuff would suit her just fine and having her to relax with and cuddle at your lazy time would suit you both just fine.

[DJElizardo]

i havent read the other replies, so if i repeat, im sorry. there is no shame in considering rehoming a dog as long as you find a responsible APPROPRIATE(sp?lol) home for the dog.
dogs have to fit in to truly be happy, and if you arent getting what you wanted out of the dog theres no need to simply feed it and keep it because you feel bad doing otherwise. if you are 100% sure this is the right decision, place the dog, and take your time when you decide to get another. dont fall for cute puppiness, take in account what the dog will be when matured, and find one that will liveup to your expectations. nothing is ever perfect, but you stand a better chance of making you, your family and the next dog happy. you gotta coexist, so get the right breed for you.

I agree with this.

At the same time I have to dissagree (not terribly stronly, but still) with the folks that ask you to give her more time.

Why? Because the less of a puppy a dog is, the harder it will be to rehome it. She's still in the cute puppy stage right now, if you wait another few months for what is a very unlikely change, she will have passed that stage and be harder to find a home for

[Prealiitellg]

i havent read the other replies, so if i repeat, im sorry. there is no shame in considering rehoming a dog as long as you find a responsible APPROPRIATE(sp?lol) home for the dog.
dogs have to fit in to truly be happy, and if you arent getting what you wanted out of the dog theres no need to simply feed it and keep it because you feel bad doing otherwise. if you are 100% sure this is the right decision, place the dog, and take your time when you decide to get another. dont fall for cute puppiness, take in account what the dog will be when matured, and find one that will liveup to your expectations. nothing is ever perfect, but you stand a better chance of making you, your family and the next dog happy. you gotta coexist, so get the right breed for you.

sorry for rambling, but its late and im running on little sleep

I do agree with this, but I will mention that I have seen lazy pups grow up to be very athletic and full of drive, and I've seen crazy hyper pups grow up to be lazy. Buying a puppy is always a gamble, you can never 100% guarantee how a pup will grow up to be or behave. If you want a particularly active dog as an adult, find and adult, that is what you're looking for. I'd hate to say it, but that's the only way you'll know what you're getting.

I agree with this.

At the same time I have to dissagree (not terribly stronly, but still) with the folks that ask you to give her more time.

Why? Because the less of a puppy a dog is, the harder it will be to rehome it. She's still in the cute puppy stage right now, if you wait another few months for what is a very unlikely change, she will have passed that stage and be harder to find a home for

Why is it an unlikely change? I've seen dogs change, puppies do not always grow up to the same temperament or activity level they were as a pup.

[Zdmlscid]

I think the way you have approached this and have posted your concerns to the board, shows you are not at all heartless, but concerned about Luna's needs as well as your own.

Could it possibly be health related, at all...just a thought??


Sounds like she would make a wonderful pet for someone with the same lifestyle as she has, if you do decide to rehome her. Heck...I would take her if I didn't have my son's Trigger.

[DJElizardo]

Annie, yes change in personality/activity level is possible, but I always feel that if one KNOWS they won't want to keep an animal if whatever criteria is not met, and the animal is showing signs of not meeting that criteria, that it is best for the animal to be rehomed while still young, that's all. It's fairer to the animal.

It's like what we tell folks about getting a second pit bull...if you KNOW you won't want to keep the dog if they become DA, then rehome it while it's still young. If the OP KNOWS she won't want the dog if the energy level doesn't drastically increase, then the dog would be better off being adopted to a new home while she is still young and not only more appealing to other homes, but will have an easier time adjusting and bonding.

[cliceperperIa]

Thanks again for all of the replies. I think I am going to try and rehome her. It makes sense to me to try and find her a home now when she is still young. If I can't find her a suitable home then I guess I will just have a low energy dog. If I do find her a home then I will look for an adult or older pup. There really doesn't ever seem to be a shortage of people who get a dog and it turns out to be too much for them.

[RicardoHun]

I got Hopscotch at about five months, she was pretty quiet and laid back until about thirteen months. At thirteen months, that dog became spring loaded, and has been going ever since...that was seven years ago. So, it's a gamble.

[katetomson]

And this is why dogs should not be brought into the home as gifts for another house member.

But aside from that... I don't think there is ANY problem in rehoming a dog that isn't what you want! In the end, it's better for you AND the dog if the dog is placed in a home more appropriate to it. In fact, I just did this exact thing with one of the two shelter pups I got in March. One of them was incredibly soft in temperament, couldn't take correction, but at the same time was a complete jerk. He needs a softer trainer, and less stimulation than my madhouse offers. So, I placed him with a single mother who has experience in dog training and her wonderful son. They couldn't be more in love with that little dog! He has blossomed just in the few days he has been with them. It was the right decision for everyone.

Don't listen to people who tell you that you made a commitment to the dog and you have to keep it by keeping the dog. Do what you feel is right for you and the dog, and everyone else will just have to get over it!

[BlackBird]

It is your right to do exactly what you want to do with your animal, of course within the law....

[tabcdyop]

Nikki was the laziest pup you would have ever met, she did not even like toys and has grown up to be the hardest working do I own at the moment....

But it is your dog and if you are not happy with it, you have every right to rehome just make sure it gets a good home good luck with whatever you decide to do....