NFT: Dog issues...suggestions...

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provide the lab with the attention that it needs I would search for a local lab rescue. I'm sure there is one around. They can foster, then place the dog in a house that suits what he needs.

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I think I may know somebody willing to take that on...probably not, but sometimes you don't know until you ask

In comment 13366258 Kevin in Annapolis said:

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provide the lab with the attention that it needs I would search for a local lab rescue. I'm sure there is one around. They can foster, then place the dog in a house that suits what he needs.

+1 for this. It's a bad fit for the dog and for you. You'd probably both be better off with a different home for the dog.

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Nevermind!...they're OUT

isn't a pure, he is a half pure...i got him from a breeder for free when the breeding went bad...he is a tan color, his mom was a pure yellow...he looks like a half lab half irish wolfhound, but only 60lbs...he is a nice looking dog, but life isn't good for him with us anymore, it pains me to feel like this but we will hate him if it continues, and that sucks.

also, we are located in Columbus, oh...that may pose an issue for your friend.

Like I said, if you really can't take care of him anymore, here are a few links for rescues nearish to Columbus.

COLRC
GDLRR
Cincy

Good luck

It's a lab rescue that's based in Dayton but also operates in Columbus according to their website.
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all over themselves and thinks he's being a good boy by organizing nice little piles for you. Smart dog.

while you are at work until you can get him into a rescue.

That will take some of the stress off of you at least.

Hosing our a crate and a quick bath is a lot easier than putting the house back together.

honestly hosing the crate and bathing him takes more time, especially when it is cold out, he never dries off...i have a gated area in my unfinished basement where he stays during the day, but yes, he is making that area smell pretty awful, but its better than my living room, ha.

thanks all for the help and non-judgment.

Good for you for trying to remedy the situation.

I'm happy BBI hasn't spit their occasional vitriol at you. Life is tough and things happen, but as you said the dog probably just wants more attention.

I trust that you'll be able to find a willing family to foster or rescue.

is doggie day care a couple days a week.

If you can afford it, it could give the dog the time it needs to socialize with other dogs away from your child and not compete for attention (the same way) and tire the dog out.

I travel for work and we don't crate our dog much anymore, she goes to doggy daycare if I travel (most times) or if I go long stretches without traveling we try and get her there once a week.

She comes home so drained she sleeps almost from the time she gets home to the next morning.

Just a suggestion.

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is doggie day care a couple days a week. If you can afford it, it could give the dog the time it needs to socialize with other dogs away from your child and not compete for attention (the same way) and tire the dog out. I travel for work and we don't crate our dog much anymore, she goes to doggy daycare if I travel (most times) or if I go long stretches without traveling we try and get her there once a week. She comes home so drained she sleeps almost from the time she gets home to the next morning. Just a suggestion.

Alternatively, perhaps a cheaper solution is to post an ad for a dog walker or something in the area. Maybe it is a local kid that would take your dog on walks or to the park. May cost less than doggy day care.

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is doggie day care a couple days a week. If you can afford it, it could give the dog the time it needs to socialize with other dogs away from your child and not compete for attention (the same way) and tire the dog out. I travel for work and we don't crate our dog much anymore, she goes to doggy daycare if I travel (most times) or if I go long stretches without traveling we try and get her there once a week. She comes home so drained she sleeps almost from the time she gets home to the next morning. Just a suggestion.

Excellent advice

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In comment 13366350 pjcas18 said: Quote: is doggie day care a couple days a week. If you can afford it, it could give the dog the time it needs to socialize with other dogs away from your child and not compete for attention (the same way) and tire the dog out. I travel for work and we don't crate our dog much anymore, she goes to doggy daycare if I travel (most times) or if I go long stretches without traveling we try and get her there once a week. She comes home so drained she sleeps almost from the time she gets home to the next morning. Just a suggestion. Alternatively, perhaps a cheaper solution is to post an ad for a dog walker or something in the area. Maybe it is a local kid that would take your dog on walks or to the park. May cost less than doggy day care.

Also very good advice

Do us a favor, once you figure out how you're going to handle this, please post and let us know so we can at least close out this loose end in our hearts :)

get a dog sitter. Maybe an elderly neighbor wants a new companion?

and i was gone during the whole day she would piss and shit all over my apartment and always managed to escape her crate. She was like Houdini. She would even chew the corners of my walls and tables. Then I hired a dog walker to come over and give her some attention during the day and the problems stopped.

She just turned 17 years old in December and just sleeps all day. In fact, she's sleeping right next to me now, snoring away while I "work." Sometimes she even shits while sleeping. But at this point in her life I don't blame her.

get someone to walk the dog. I personally look at my dog as family so I can't ever understand someone would give up there pet.

In comment 13366569 mdthedream said:

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get someone to walk the dog. I personally look at my dog as family so I can't ever understand someone would give up there pet.

Second the dog walker/doggy day care. I have an 18 month old pit mix. My fiancé and I are at work minimum 10 hours a day so we either have a dog walking business come or take her to day care. The social interaction would definitely help your dog and it wears them out. If you have to get rid of it look at the rescue groups cause it's not fair to your family or the dog to keep it in those conditions. Day care and walkers add up but as others have said IMO expenses are part of raising a dog. Good luck

and it doesn't sound like you have the desire but it really sounds like he was never trained properly.

Maybe see if you can put flyers up in some local stores offering him for free.

Call a few local vets and see if they would allow you to post a flyer and also ask them their advise of some options for him.

give my dogs away. Both of them are legit part of the family and our kids love them. That'd be a tough decision. But i'm lucky b/c I work from home and they're with someone all day unless I'm traveling. Plus my wife works about five minutes away and can come home for lunch.

I'd give the dog walker a chance. Give it a few weeks and see what happens.

Dogs are pack animals and the dog is afraid he is losing his place in the pack.
When is the last time you showed the dog some affection or gave him a treat. Your dog wants you to acknowledge him. If you want him to change his behavior you have to change yours.
You need to take him aside and pet and play with him. When is the last time you threw a ball to him?
Labs like to get close to their owners he knows you have a little one and one on the way. He wants you to show him you still care about him. Take him aside just you and him and play with him, take him on a nice walk, give him a special treat. Crate him during the day a dog will not poop in there crate unless they have no choice.
Feed him when he is out of his crate.
Does he come to you when you are alone or sleeping or watching TV?

If he does then he still respects and cares for you. Maybe leave him a nice chew toy in his crate. When you wake acknowledge him, Before you sleep acknowledge him. Your dog sounds like he just wants to be part of your family.

Labs shed! Get a nice brush and brush him every morning and you will notice the shedding will be more liter and easy to clean up. I bought a Shed glove and use it daily and have no problem with floor "tumbleweeds".

Poop and Pee can be controlled by letting him go before you crate him or leave him to roam the house. if you have a back yard that is fenced or a screen porch you should think about a doggie door. We have two Beautiful dogs and they have run of the house and can go into the yard anytime to relieve themselves.(great crime deterrent.) You have had this dog for 9 years? You have to great a Bond, to get rid of him now would be sad for both of you.. Try Love first.

is what I meant to say.

and are pissing and shitting yourself that someone drops you in a field or put you down. You suck as a human.