akarunway 1 #1 December 28, 2007 I have a purebreed AKC Golden Lab. 6 mths. old 50 lbs. He will be a 100 lbs. I can't take the stress. Anybody want him? Free to good home. PM me. I live about 20 mins. from Perris.I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #2 December 28, 2007 To everyone else: how the hell do you respond to this without getting banned? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 December 28, 2007 u serious? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 December 28, 2007 It's easy. Don't respond. Many people get in over their heads when they get a dog and realize they are unable to provide for it as is needed. I think it's great that he's realizing that now and is trying to find a good home for it. A lot of people would just abuse the dog or drop it off on the side of the road somewhere. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #5 December 28, 2007 By suggesting that he should take the time that is needed to train the puppy and not expect miracles over night. Puppy classes work well for both owner and dog...TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #6 December 28, 2007 Quote u serious? As a heart attackI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #7 December 28, 2007 similar in fashion to the way some people treat us human dogs....bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #8 December 28, 2007 QuoteBy suggesting that he should take the time that is needed to train the puppy and not expect miracles over night. Puppy classes work well for both owner and dog... we have a winner!!! "The Way is in Training"____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #9 December 28, 2007 Ok i quit, but you should ban me anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #10 December 28, 2007 Quote It's easy. Don't respond. Many people get in over their heads when they get a dog and realize they are unable to provide for it as is needed. I think it's great that he's realizing that now and is trying to find a good home for it. A lot of people would just abuse the dog or drop it off on the side of the road somewhere. Ain't over my head. The fuckin dog eats filet mignon, lives in a half million dollar house but just won't take any training. I've had it. He's one hard headed mother fuckerKinda pissed off right now. Don't mind my spellingI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #11 December 28, 2007 Quote Many people get in over their heads when they get a dog and realize they are unable to provide for it as is needed. I think it's great that he's realizing that now and is trying to find a good home for it. A lot of people would just abuse the dog or drop it off on the side of the road somewhere. Well said.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #12 December 28, 2007 Quote lives in a half million dollar house That gets about 1500sqft in Cali eh? Sorry that your pup is too much work but 6 months is pretty young and all puppies are pretty stressful at that age, at least mine was. If you're unable to handle it I hope you find a good home or maybe you can tough out the puppyhood. Does he get enough exercise? I think most destructive dogs are just bored and frustrated. --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 December 28, 2007 When I said providing for it, I also meant being able to spent the amount of time it takes to train a dog properly. If you work and don't have anyone at home to work with the dog while you are gone, problems are going to arise with a puppy that age. I'm not saying you're a bad parent to it, I don't know. I'm just saying dogs take a lot of time. It's one reason why I have a cat, they're easy!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #14 December 28, 2007 Quote When I said providing for it, I also meant being able to spent the amount of time it takes to train a dog properly. If you work and don't have anyone at home to work with the dog while you are gone, problems are going to arise with a puppy that age. Right. And if training is the only issue, there are plenty of dogs up for adoption that are already house-broken.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #15 December 28, 2007 Quote but just won't take any training. this is nearly always the owners fault..... but go ahead and blame the dog if it makes you feel better about your possessions. Skymama is more politic than i.. i nearly always give more credit to the animal for behaving in exactly the way it is(or is not) raised....____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 December 28, 2007 By the way, have you ever read the book, "Marley and Me"? OMG, was that ever a bad book. It's a good read and might make you feel better about your own dog! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #17 December 28, 2007 Quote I have a purebreed AKC Golden Lab. 6 mths. old 50 lbs. He will be a 100 lbs. I can't take the stress. Anybody want him? Free to good home. PM me. I live about 20 mins. from Perris. Call the breeder, any reputable breeder will take them back and replace them in a good home.Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #18 December 28, 2007 QuoteQuote lives in a half million dollar house That gets about 1500sqft in Cali eh? Sorry that your pup is too much work but 6 months is pretty young and all puppies are pretty stressful at that age, at least mine was. If you're unable to handle it I hope you find a good home or maybe you can tough out the puppyhood. Does he get enough exercise? I think most destructive dogs are just bored and frustrated.2000 plus sq' for 450K depending on Mr. Greesspans mouth. Or the futures on oil.I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #19 December 28, 2007 Quote Quote but just won't take any training. this is nearly always the owners fault..... but go ahead and blame the dog if it makes you feel better about your possessions. Skymama is more politic than i.. i nearly always give more credit to the animal for behaving in exactly the way it is(or is not) raised.... The proper word is REARED. You raise cornI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #20 December 28, 2007 Quote Right. And if training is the only issue, there are plenty of dogs up for adoption that are already house-broken. I don't know if you're interested in training or whether you are just finished with the whole thing, but some trainers will take the dog into their own home to work with them initially and then work with both the dog and owner when it's time to reintegrate. Maybe some "inpatient therapy" would give you both a new beginning.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #21 December 28, 2007 If I weren't a couple thousand miles away, I'd take your dog in a heart-beat. Hope you find him a good home. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #22 December 28, 2007 Call Cesar! http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/ Seriously tho, I commend you and at least trying to find the dog a good home. You had to know you were gonna get flamed on this post. I had a dog like that and the problem was simple. No one was home during the day and he got nervous about that. Destroyed my couch, the floor in the mud room. On a good note it got better after he was about a year old. Hope things work out.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #23 December 28, 2007 Labrador's are working dogs often if they don't have a job then they are likely to be trouble. Also from what I've read most dogs generally can be rather troublesome at around 6-12 months old as they are in an teenage/youngadult years and trying to test the athority of the person in charge. The Pup is likely to require a lot more attention during that time and continuous training is a must (figure out what motivates the dog and use that to train them...) e.g. my brothers labrador is much more food motivated that My Lab mix is... but Karma Loves more then anything to chase balls and that is a motivator for her... (and a great way to burn off her energy...) Also its important to remember that although the dog is part of the family it is a Dog and needs to know that there is a Chain of command and that you are at the top of the chain of command. fwiw: my dog (karma) is a very independant thinker and thus sometimes hardheaded... but she does know that I'm the boss and with patience I've gotten her fairly well trained... I wish I could help... but alas I'm on the other side of the country. Edited to add: if you haven't done it... Crate train the dog and keep it in there when you go to work during the day... It will take time to effectively crate train the pup but even though it sounds cruel it really is worthwhile.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
godfrog 2 #24 December 28, 2007 I think that this is a job for the dog whisperer, He can come into your house and train both the dog and the owner and is able to do it in less than a fifteen min segment on his show! and this includes commercials!!!!!!!Experience is a difficult teacher, she gives you the test first and the lesson afterward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 December 28, 2007 Quote I think that this is a job for the dog whisperer, He can come into your house and train both the dog and the owner and is able to do it in less than a fifteen min segment on his show! and this includes commercials!!!!!!! So true, So true... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
