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Numerik
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posted March 17, 2004 01:16 AM

My brother acquired a puppy German Shepard who is 8 1/2 weeks old, yes this is his first dog. The mother of Rosco was rescued by the women my brother acquired her from, she did not do a background check or bother to come to our house and meet everyone. That being said I am in love with the dog and I know that he would be a good dog, but I do not think my brother is able to give him the proper attention and love he deserves.

He is gone 3 days out of the week for school, he was just recently laid off and is looking for a new job to make car payments, cell phones, etc. which means more days away from Rosco. Now I would love to more that take care of Rosco, but I to do not have many days available, 2 at the most. My parents love him as well, but again my dad is gone from 6-9 and my mom works 5 days out of the week. Simply stated there would be no one home most of the time to care for Rosco. My brother, well he is not the most respnsible person, he doesn't manage money very well and his room is a complete mess, but he is nice, smart and in love with Rosco. As much as I love my brother, that is what my assestment of him. He is a good judge of character, but really hard headed.

I know it will be hard to say good bye if that day should come, but I love the dog and do not want to see him left alone all day long with no one to play with or socialize with. So can anyone out there help me out and give me some advice.

I know I will cry if we ever give Rosco to another family, but I just can't help tear up when I realise what a much better life he could have. Now I will not just give him away to anyone I will make sure to give him to a very loving family.

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lou3
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posted March 17, 2004 02:39 AM

at the minute your brother IS at home so the puppy will be fine. Lots of dogs are left at home while their owners go out to work and it doesnt do them any harm. Perhaps there is a retired neighbour you could ask to let the puppy out into the garden in the middle of the day - or when he is old enough and had all his shots you could day-board him at a kennels. There are LOADS of potential solutions before you resort to rehoming him.
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posted March 17, 2004 02:02 PM

Check into dog daycares. They get to play all day & become social with other dogs. We have one here that costs $13 a day. If your brother can't afford it maybe your parents could help out. Just a couple times a week might help. Where does the puppy stay when everyone is gone? Whether in a crate or utility room they need exercise, etc. As he starts to get older he will have lots of energy to wear off & it can make things hectic sometimes when you've just come home from work or school & don't have the time to toss ball, etc. Someone said once "A Good Dog is a Tired Dog!" Good luck with him & I hope you guys can keep him! [Smile]

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posted March 17, 2004 04:45 PM

Sounds like your brother is not on his own, and all of your family have taken on the responsibility of your new pup, it is lovely to see that you have thought of his wellbeing so carefully.
I am sure that he will do well with you all, and the time that he is left alone will be far outweighed with the love and affection he will receive when you are all there.
It is amazing how an animal can adapt to situations, so long as you provide him with plenty of things to occupy his mind when alone, give plenty of exercise when you are there, and as suggested, even if someone can pop in once a day for potty and feeding you will end up with a mature dog, eagerly awaiting the families arrival home. The first 6 months when he is most dependent is the worst, after that you can cut out the lunch feed time, and not be so tied down.

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