I dont want to kill the dog at the animal shelter and I cant afford to take him to a dog training school.
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Yes. If you don't take the time and energy it takes to train and properly raise a dog, then you should not have one. A lab is one of the easiest dogs to own, they are Intelligent and eager to please. Let him go to someone who can care for him properly, and wait until you are responsible enough for a dog to get another one.
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- At 2-3 years of age, you still have time to train him but your time is very limited. Buy a book from a pet store or read the internet. I have a Shitzu, she is nothing like a Labrador but labs are supposed to be easier to train than smaller dogs. Punish the dog by smacking it over the head with a newspaper when it does something bad, give it treats when it does something good. Get a shock collar, I'm sure it's much cheaper than taking your dog for training. If you can't train it, post up advertisements on the net and I'm sure people would be interested.
- How much time do you spend with your dog? Casually through out the day it really doesn't take much to have your dog sit here and there for a treat, lay down, etc. You can't expect much from a dog if you don't work with them. Is your dog an outdoor dog? How much time do you spend with it? If you are around your dog enough be persistent with training, and in the meantime tie the dog up and perhaps this wouldn't be such an issue. If you don't enough time to do this with your dog then yes, adoption may be a better choice.
- If you are still not willing to train your dog, make some calls. Find a no kill shelter and turn your dog in to them. They will keep him, foster him, until they find a home for him and there is no charge. You are legally responsible for the damage done by your dog and this could be very expensive, more so than obedience classes. You know, you could just go to the library and read some training books or get on the internet, since you can obviously afford that, and educate yourself. If you cannot take the time, again, find a proper shelter for the dog and you should do it as soon as possible. Sounds like the dog does not have a good life with you. Very sad.
- Why did you get a dog if you were not going to take care of it properly?? Training is as important to provide as food and water!!
Try to find a trainer that will let you work in exchange for training classes. Be willing to clean kennels/yards even their house it that is what it takes. This dog's life is your responsibility, no one else's!!
If you choose not to do the right thing, do the next best thing and find a lab rescue group and ask them to take him in. They will try to undo all the damage you have done to the dog, making him adoptable. Do NOT just give him away to someone unless they know what they are getting into!!
Just to let you know, to discourage you from doing another thing that is not right: If you give this dog to someone without telling them about his killing a duck, and the dog destroys one of their animals they can come after you for all costs. - If you end up looking for a shelter please be sure it's a no kill shelter before giving up your pet. I truly believe if you must give up your dog a no kill shelter is the very best option you can give your dog.
If you give him away on craigslist, through the want adds or whatnot you need to be sure he will be going to a good home if you go that rout. Check to make sure the people you give him to have a vet already.
Make sure you visit the potential home before giving the dog up. Make sure the people have the funds to get your dog the training he so desperately needs.
When I decided I wanted to get a dog I searched creaigsist for adds and found it shocking how many people just didn't seem to care where there dogs ended up as long as they were off the hook for caring for there pets.
Many of the free dogs seemed to end up being used for breeding stock from what I could tell.
I eventually ended up adopting my dog from a shelter when it was all said and done - So, because you failed to adequately train your dog and stick him in a yard, left to his own devices to entertain and soothe himself, you think he needs to be dumped at animal control? Even worse, you are concerned whether or not you will be charged money for dumping him there. Shameful. Simply shameful. I'd suggest one of two things - hiring a professional trainer and keeping your dog indoors except for exercise time and potty breaks or contacting a Lab rescue. Don't just dump your dog off where he'll likely be sentenced to death.
- Hi jfs1988,
I have had a few dogs in my time and if you don't get serious with training them they are always going to 'dominate' you and misbehave. It is all about knowing HOW to train them and very few of us have the time or patience. I found a guy called Daniel who has a terrific course with lots of extra bonus information - he really over delivers.
I hope you get as much out of it as I have. - Yes you should, but give it to someone you might know that has the time and effort for him. Or bring him to a no kill shelter. And i think all shelters will charge you a little money to leave him.
- either spend hours a day training him yourself, the internet has alot of hints
or give him up to a shelter, a big dog needs to be trained right otherwise thats what happens.. - You failed him as a pet parent you should have trained him better. and keep your dog on a leash so he will not go in other people homes.
- You have to assert yourself as the top dog. Let him know you are boss or else he will be untrainable.
- When he goes outside, put him on a leash, you need to train him.
- Well here's an easy solution - STOP leaving him outside unsupervised
- Why dont you train him yourself using treats i have a german shepherd/black lab mix .hunting is there instant
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