Hey don't be so hard on yourselves at least you were prepared to give the dog a chance,many don't do that.
Some rescue dogs work out,others don't sometimes.
We had a rescue dog and had to send him back because of several issues he had,but that wouldn't put me off owning a dog,but I know the feelings that go with sending a dog back.

Thank you sallyanne....i am feeling awful and so is my partner, but the thought of keeping him just doesnt seem right to us at the moment.

I am dreading getting in touch with the rescue place, and of course taking him back. But I know that there is a dog out there for every potential dog owner. It just so happens that this one isnt right for us at the moment. Were glad we took him as we know he is non aggressive, super friendly with people and has been ok with other dogs. So we just hope he finds a good home. Just have to try not to feel too down and like mean beans. Sure do feel awful at the moment though.

[QUOTE=lizlancaster;227609]B]Also you obviously didn't read my advice about leaving him for gradually building times. I also didn't say for the dog to be in the bedroom[/B]. If you'd have read it properly, I actually said the dog does NOT necessarily have to have access to the bedroom! It is the preference of the new owner. /QUOTE]

I was going to let this go BUT I never said anything about this ??? All I said was they shouldnt be given free roam in the house as they are likely to chew everything!!
I think you madam are the one who needs to polish your specs along with your crown.

I hope this fall out wont continue for long.....

The dog we got from the rescue place is not a bad dog. He has however we feel got worse over the last few days in terms of behaviour, has been barking more and more at people outside the house, and going past cars parked and people walking. He has also become less responsive to us talking to him, asking him to come back etc....he is also now feeling stronger when he goes for something, like he has been holding back his true self!

We do feel mean, and awful people to send him back but we feel that we cannot give him the 110% attention that we believe this dog needs to reach his full potential. We keep asking if he is meant to be for us, but deep down, even though we know he is a lovely dog and super affectionate, its just not the right time for us...or him.

Has anyone else - i know sallyanne has - experienced taking a rescue dog back....if so, you will know how we are feeling. My partner is ringing them today to discuss it with them.

Don't feel bad,I know it's hard but ultimatly it has to be right for you and most important the dog,some rescue centres do get it wrong or they have not accessed the dog properly,in which case it will fail.

I felt awful sending our dog back,I already had Tyler and Meg,Our rescue was the oldest and expected to be ranked at top dog,he used to pick fights with Tyler,who not once had a go back,then he started picking fights with Meg who wouldn't back down,they had several spats.We were at first advised to leave them to sort it out but you can't leave a SBT to sort it out.
Toys were a big No because they were all his,so he used to fetch sticks,pebbles etc which again used to spark a fight,eventually we had no choice but to keep him away from Tyler and Meg because he was starting to get very aggressive towards both of them.Everything was his,including my husband,we kept plugging away hoping to improve his behaviour,he had a real problem with other entire males not just Tyler but other dogs.
The final straw for us was when he went to bite my daughter,that was the deciding factor and we knew there and then he would be returned.

We rang rescue who came and collected him and told them about all his issues,we told them he also was a fantastic working dog,he would sniff out toys that were hidden,retrieve etc...
He went on to the police force as a working dog,don't get me wrong he was a lovely boy but we found him so difficult having other dogs and children to consider.
I felt so guilty but I knew I had done the right thing by sending him back,yes it was difficult.

Hi

Its like a cat toy but bigger.

We use a bamboo cane with a long string attached,was a horse lunge whip but they broke it , and at the end of the string a rag/toy/piece of cow hide.

You dangle the toy in front of the dog and move it round so the dog chases it,much the same as a cat.You dont need a huge garden and it workstheir mind well as they are thinking about where they can get it best.

You must let them catch it a few times so they dont get bored with it.

Our Nessie is very clever and catches it most of the time.

Only play with one dog at a time unless you know they will not fight over it when one catches it.

I have some great pics somewhere of ours playing but cant find them.

Mel

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[QUOTE=kittykat;228291] OH COME AWAY FROM YOUR BACKSIDE WOMAN!!!

[QUOTE=kittykat;228291][QUOTE=lizlancaster;228526]Can we keep this on topic please,
If you have a problem take it to PM.
Thank You

[QUOTE=lizlancaster;228526]
LOL It really makes me laugh because you're all p*ssed off about it ... (pats herself on the back) A Fine example.

I wont be posted here anymore as I have more respect for the op, if you want to take it up with me you can pm me.