Originally Posted by
gipesa85
Just thought i'd update the question with our solution.... :)
We figured because he hadn't seen us move he might have thought we were going to leave him and because it was only my husband with him....
So we took him back home but the day we moved all our furniture etc we moved him down as well and let him see all our furniture in the new place getting unloaded etc off the truck... He cried a little bit that night and is still crying every night but only for about 10 mins but he can hear us inside the house talking etc which comforts him and he goes to bed after that....
Also just for SweetDee's information we had to give our other dog away as he's bitten both of us before and we have a baby on the way... I wouldn't want to risk the baby getting bitten... so as Logic suggested you should not answer questions if you aren't gonna help!!!
Thankyou to everyone else for all your help... We really appreciate it... :)
Why is your other dog kept outside? What kind of dog is it?
Was the dog you gave away also kept outside on a permanent basis? If so, the aggression issue would not be surprising. Dogs require proper socialization in order to be balanced pets. They cannot possibly be socialized enough if they are kept alone outside and away from others on a regular basis. All of the socialization and training is your job. When you decided to take these dogs into your life, you were supposed to be taking on all of the responsibilities associated with giving them a good quality of life.
Why would you get dogs if you weren't willing to take care of them properly? Without knowing anything else about the situation, I can tell you that making a pet live outside is not giving them adequate care. Food, water and a basic roof are not enough!
What steps did you take with your former dog before you decided that the situation was so hopeless?
Dogs are like our children. They need to be loved, nurtured, respected, and made to feel like part of the family.