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having trouble letting go
Long story short: zero, our 1.5 year old German Shepherd started showing aggressive behaviors. We tried several training methods but nothing was working and he bit me which was the last straw for my hubby so we decided to find him a new home. That was 3 weeks ago. I miss him so much! I can't stop crying and feeling like I should have tried harder to keep him. I'm sure he's better off with his new owners Who know how to train him but he was my baby and I feel so empty without him. My mom's dog is visiting and I love him but his personality is the opposite of zeros and that almost makes me miss him more. Anyway I'm really just looking for some tips on how to move on and just be grateful that my sweetie has a great new home.
xoxo
Re: having trouble letting go
In the future, if you were to ever have a dog with such issues, please consult a behaviorist, preferably a vet behaviorist. Depending on the training methods you used, they were likely not the right methods for your dog's issues. A behaviorist can see the whole picture and work in a positive way to help resolve the issues.
That is not meant to be a slam, just education. We've all made decisions we regret before we knew a better way. I know I have.
As far as how to move on, just try to look at it from the dog's perspective. Are you in touch with the new owners? Maybe they can fill you in on how well the dog is going and less stressed he is. It hurts, but if the dog is happier, then it is a better situation.
Animals can be like people: snappish and irritable when they're in pain or getting/are ill.
Sorry for your troubles. Indeed; hope you told the current owners; I'd hate to see an incident happen in their care of the dog.
They see us rollin'...they be hatin'.
I will be in the same boat when I have to find a new home for my cat within the next few months. My BF and are are in talks about moving in together, and since he is severely allergic to cats (especially in the fall), I am not able to keep him. I've had him since he was a little over 2 months old, and he'll be 6 years old this year. He is my baby! My BF has never had pets, since he's been allergic to pretty much everything all of his life, and he doesn't understand why I get so bent out of shape when the topic comes up.
A customer of my dad's was interested in taking him last spring, and said it didn't matter when the decision was made - she'd still take him. So, I know he'd go to a good home. I am just afraid that he'll remain a devil cat with new people (he is an angel/cuddler with me), never adjusts, and eventually they send him away to the pound or Humane Society where he'll never get adopted and be euthanized. I told my BF that if that happens, I'm buying him back! *lol*
It's a tough situation and I will be super sad to see him go... but much, in order to focus on the next chapter in my life.