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can i return a dog to the shelter if i decide the adoption isnt going to work out

DragonFruit · 61-69, M
He may be testing you. You have to show him that you’re in charge, or he’ll try to establish himself as the alpha.
Our older dog, Daisy, was a handful & my wife was a bit fearful….but I made her take control of the dog & establish that she, not the dog, was the dominant one. It took a little while, but Daisy turned into a great dog.

DragonFruit · 61-69, M
If you really need to return him to the shelter, you don’t need to tell them everything….just that it wasn’t working out. They probably won’t put a dog down unless they think it was totally out of control.
hlpflwthat · M
If the dog is getting plenty of exercise and is aggressive toward you, you should probably take him back. Like calicuz posted - a good fit matters.
calicuz · 51-55, M
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calicuz · 51-55, M
That's what they would prefer, but a good shelter would make sure you and the dog are a good fit for each other before you take the dog home.
hlpflwthat · M
@Vgore0304: Once you hit him he can never trust your hand again. I know you're frustrated. The other thing is that he may have had a run-in already with someone who has hit him - could bring out an even nastier side of him. Call the shelter and explain.
calicuz · 51-55, M
@Vgore0304: No, hitting isn't the answer. Simple things we do with our dogs can give them the wrong idea that they are the "Alpha". For example, allowing your dog to stand over you while you lay on the ground, is a simple way of misleading the dog into thinking he is dominant over you. A simple mistake during play time, can have lead to your dog misunderstanding the hierarchy in the home.
Danez · M
@Vgore0304: If the dog is aggressive towards you at home it may be that he is both nervous in a new environment and is trying to establish his place with you. But you have to let him know that YOU are the boss and that he should be respecting you as his owner. You don't have to be physical or intimidating but rather set the rules for what is acceptable and what is not.
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Vgore0304 · 26-30, F
@HannaRose: he fixed I'm going to beat the crap out of him
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Vgore0304 · 26-30, F
I decided to see if he's any better in a couple of days
Danez · M
It seems like you should be able to because you can't always know how things will go until you get them home. If it's not a good fit then it's much better to go back and tell them. Maybe try fostering one before fully adopting.
Vgore0304 · 26-30, F
I don't want them to kill the dog thought
Danez · M
@Vgore0304: of course not but you don't want to get so frustrated with them and kill them yourself either
Danez · M
@Vgore0304: plus you don't know they will be killed. someone else may come along that may be a better fit with the dog
Spokeskitties75 · 46-50, M
Yes, but they also require you to leave your husband or boyfriend as well.
hlpflwthat · M
Most places, yes.

 
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