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Gave up dog but wants to visit??

  • 14-12-2010 10:27pm
    #1
    lotsadots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭


    Hi,

    We have taken on a family member's dog, (they couldn't cope with him - too boisterous) and he's been here for just over a month. He gradually integrated with our other dogs, with a lot of hard work. Now this family member want's to come down over xmas to see the dog. In my own opinion I don't think it would be fair on the dog, and would only confuse him, but I wanted to get an idea of what others think?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    scudzilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,939 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    I'd tell them to steet clear for quite a while, you say the dog's settling and integrating well, by having them visit it could only do more harm than good.


  • #3
    lorebringer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭lorebringer


    If the dog had a hard time settling int he first place, it may be a bit stressful for him to have his former owner visit so soon to being rehomed. Also, over Christmas everyone and everything is a bit all over the place so this may add to the dogs stress. I would ask the person to wait until at least after New Years, for the dogs sake. It gives the dog a bit more time to settle in and it would be at a time that is more calm.

    Some dogs would be fine with it and get over a visit very quickly but others could get themselves into an awful state - it all depends on the dog. If you think it's not the best idea for the dog, then go with your instincts and wait for another little while.


  • #4
    teacherspet
    Registered Users Posts: 206 ✭✭teacherspet


    Send them a video and tell them that will have to do at the moment. They are probably just concerned and miss him.


  • #5
    jack presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭jack presley


    teacherspet wrote: »
    They are probably just concerned and miss him.

    Or they were told he's 'gone to a big farm in the country.....';)


  • #6
    lotsadots
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭lotsadots


    jack presley wrote: »
    Or they were told he's 'gone to a big farm in the country.....';)

    Just an acre, but we do live in the country;)

    Thanks for all the replies, I'll go my with gut and try to persuade my oh to let them know to leave it for a while.


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