Two months ago our home was burglarized. I had been looking into getting a dog for about a year. After the burglary, that cinched it for me. We went to the shelter and adopted a three year old lab/border collie. Very sweet dog and seemed good with kids.
However, she is growling at my toddler if she goes near her bed or tries to put her arms around her. I have three kids, ages 6, 3, and 2. I have to keep the dog separated from the kids when I can't watch everyone. And the dog isn't happy being out in the yard. She wants attention and wants to play. We play with her as often as we can and she gets daily walks. But I'm afraid I made a mistake in adopting too quickly.
How do you feel about re-homing? I posted on craigslist looking for a good home for her. I was told I was irresponsible and should be horse-whipped, that I have profoundly let my dog down, and that I shouldn't have any more children until I can grow up. I'm so surprised at the hateful responses.
I would really appreciate some responses. But please say them kindly. I have already been "horse-whipped on craigslist.
However, she is growling at my toddler if she goes near her bed or tries to put her arms around her. I have three kids, ages 6, 3, and 2. I have to keep the dog separated from the kids when I can't watch everyone. And the dog isn't happy being out in the yard. She wants attention and wants to play. We play with her as often as we can and she gets daily walks. But I'm afraid I made a mistake in adopting too quickly.
How do you feel about re-homing? I posted on craigslist looking for a good home for her. I was told I was irresponsible and should be horse-whipped, that I have profoundly let my dog down, and that I shouldn't have any more children until I can grow up. I'm so surprised at the hateful responses.
I would really appreciate some responses. But please say them kindly. I have already been "horse-whipped on craigslist.