Heartbroken, had to find a new home for my dog

[naturegal592]

I had a two year old cockapoo. I got her as a puppy and I loved her dearly! I have a day care and she started getting really nervous around the kids and bit 3 times. Then the other day while she was on my bed with my daughter for nap time she bit Emily. That was the second time and she had to go. Not only was safety a factor but so was my lively hood. I hated to see her go! I cried (sobbed) before the family even got up to leave!
I also don't have complete faith in the two kids this lady has. She has a 7 year old son that seems like a monster! Sophie didn't take to him kindly either. I made it very clear I want her back if it doesn't work out and I will try again to re-home her.
I had to vent, otherwise I'll just sit her and cry.

[guineapigluver1]

I know how you feel! Only, with our dog it was so bad we had to put him down. It's been almost a year and I am still heartbroken. We tried everything, and nothing worked. We couldn't even give him away, because it wasn't just with kids but with everybody and everything (i.e barking, snarling, growling at a leaf outside that was moving. If you end up with her back, I would try to find a home for her with no kids or older kids, and make sure you feel comfortable with the family/person.

[smudgie]

I'm so sorry for you, it is a heartbreaking decision to make. I had a chow/wolf mix I'd had since she was 8 weeks old. She hated people, children, but I was able to keep her out of any situations where she would encounter them, and then she almost tore up my little maltese. The bottom line was she was put to sleep, it has been 4 years and I still miss her as much today as when the decison was made...at least your baby is still alive...good luck

[PixieStix]

I'm so sorry you had to rehome your dog, I can't imagine how impossible it would be if I had to get rid of one of mine (which isn't happening).

That being said, did you have a contract stating that the dog has to be returned to you if problems develop? In that case, if the new home you're not crazy about doesn't work out, you can try to find her a better home yourself instead of losing track of your dog and having who knows what happen to her. I know you verbally agreed on that, but having it in writing is better.

Not to be mean at all, I know you're horribly sad and probably sensitive right now (understandaly), but why did you let her go if you weren't sure if the new home would work out?

Again, I am sorry.

[naturegal592]

The lady is really nice and seems to really like Sophie and Sophie seemed to like her. Her daughter seems sweet and gentle I think the boy would be the only problem. I guess I still wish we can trust people in this world with verbal agreements. Not for everything but I really get the feeling this person would respect that. She did just call to tell me Sophie is doing really good and wanted to know what she does if she has to go outside. I am keeping the line of communication open and will email her once in a while to see how things are going.

[Haley0489]

I'm so sorry you've had to go through this. I can't imagine giving up one of my dogs.

Cocker spaniels and poodles are notorious for being very nervous/suspicious and snappy, it doesn't surprise me a mix would inherit the same traits. I have a cocker/terrier mix and she'd snap your face right off if she felt like it.

The woman sounds like she really likes Sophie, so hopefully the boy will chill out and she'll have a happy home with them.

[babybunny]

Usually biting problems stem from insecurity or fear. They can be curbed (but of course can never fully trust a dog to not bite if they have a habit of it regardless) with lots of hard work through positive reinforcement. I hope your dog has a good home now. However, dont be surprised if she snaps again with the boy if she feels insecure around him.

[suzilovespiggie]

I am so sorry. It hurts so to lose any animal that you love. Hopefully this new home will work out. Keep us posted.