I cannot stand our gentle labrador retriever

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Anonymous wrote:We just found out our sweet lab has cancer and will probably have to put her down soon. Would love her to shed all over my floor for years to come, and I think the dog hair is gross too. I feel so bad for your dog who sounds like a great animal. I know some people are not dog people and those people should ever get a dog in the first place. Very sad situation for the animal to not be wanted

I'm so sorry, PP. I know it is heartbreaking. Hugs.

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Anonymous wrote:Does your DH incorporate doing fun things with her and the dog while he is in town? Going on walks together, go to park, pick out a toy, facetime with her and the dog. If the dog is his pet and he likes the dog, maybe she can use it as more of a bond to him.

OP here. No, not really. No facetime at all, no activities together with the dog.

What does this have to do with the SHEDDING?

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Anonymous wrote:Get a roomba and let it run every day! Brushing with a furminator brush and a Kong zoomgroom helps. I have a golden retriever that I loooovvve, but I don't love the shedding. She's our second retriever and we had 2 shepherds overlapping with the retrievers over the years. We're a dog house for sure.

Could you brush her outside and let your daughter brush with the zoomgroom rubber brush at the same time? I do this with my 4 yr old grandson. He stops to hug and kiss her, etc. My daughter used to help when she was little. Giving a few liver treats helps with the bonding.

I'm sad for your situation. I didn't think I was a dog person and hated our first dog's puppy stage when my husband decided we needed a dog years ago. I slowly bonded and they're my best companions. My daughter became a vet tech and has her own shepherd. Maybe you could try to make it fun for your daughter?

Or, maybe you can find someone that would love your dog into her retirement years. My friend just took in an 8 year old retriever when she heard it was going to be euthanized because the owners were "done" with her.

Great advice, relevant to the OP's initial gripe. Good luck OP. Don't feel guilt about rehoming a pup in retirement. There are many that would not mind the dust balls. People have to rehome dogs all the time, allergies, children, etc. Don't feel bad. What type of breed?

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The nice thing about pets is that you can get rid of them

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Anonymous wrote:People go into pet ownership far too lightly. Owning a dog is like committing to caring for a toddler for 15 years.

That's just stupid. You can shoot your dog and not get arrested for murder, a toddler is nothing like a pet and the courts agree

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Anonymous wrote:People go into pet ownership far too lightly. Owning a dog is like committing to caring for a toddler for 15 years.

That's just stupid. You can shoot your dog and not get arrested for murder, a toddler is nothing like a pet and the courts agree

And the IRS. Can't claim a dog.

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OP I haven't read all the replies but I have been in that situation where you just don't want another project or one more damn thing to do. So I understand your frustration.

First, I want to say PLEASE get a Roomba. You will thank DCUM forever.

Second, your dog must sense your and your DD's apathy or antipathy towards it. It may be better off re-homed.

I don't think it's kind for PPs to say they cannot stand OP. She clearly has a rescue, and has tried, and it's not working for her. The people to "can't stand" are those who don't do anything about it and let the dog stay neglected. Now OP said she just wanted "to vent" but I'm hoping that she's venting as a first step to realizing that she needs to either change her mind or re-home the dog. So let's help her do that!

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Please rehome to lady who wants a dog badly.

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A pet is for life and in this case, you need to model responsibility and kindness to your daughter.

Best thing ever for pet hair. Get a rubber brush for soft furnishings and a rubber broom for rugs. It brings up way more fur than a vacuum cleaner and may help you feel a bit better about all of this.

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Poor puppy

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Yes, rehome or send to live with your DH. He can arrange dog walkers, and the dog might appreciate having someone enjoy cuddling with him at night.

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Anonymous wrote:I have never seen a shaved Labrador...wth. You do not know the breed. Labrador rescue asap.

I suggested a trim, not shave.
I just saw one at the vet, very cute look and silky to the touch. The owner told me a lot of people trim their retrievers in spring. It helps to keep ticks at bay and reduces hair problem. By fall coat length is restored and dog is ready for winter. It you did not see trimmed retriever it does not make it a bad or unheard of thing.

Labrador retrievers don't even have 2 inch long due to begin with. You're thinking of golden retrievers that get summer trims.

OP see if you can find a groomer that does the FURminator treatment. My lab gets it every few months and it helps a lot. They use special brushes, shampoo, and actually vacuum loose fur off of your dog.

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Anonymous wrote:How old is DD? Maybe she will bond with the dog as she ages. In the interim- maybe a roomba would help with the fur.

OP here. My daughter is only four years old. She is not interested in the dog at all, either. I think she picks that up from me. I doubt that will change.

This is so sad, My 4 yo loves our dogs and would be devastated if anything happened to them. She kisses them both goodnight every night.
Why did you move into a condo if you had a dog?
Would hiring a dogwalker help the situation? Then you could just do the morning and evening walk.

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Anonymous wrote:Does your DH incorporate doing fun things with her and the dog while he is in town? Going on walks together, go to park, pick out a toy, facetime with her and the dog. If the dog is his pet and he likes the dog, maybe she can use it as more of a bond to him.

OP here. No, not really. No facetime at all, no activities together with the dog.

What does this have to do with the SHEDDING?

I was the first PP to suggest a Roomba. These were follow up ideas, when it was made clear that DH is the only one bonding with the dog. New idea: rehome the dog to this poster http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/632938.page

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Anonymous wrote:Oh my GOD. DO NOT rehome a senior dog that was already rehomed at least once (TO you). That would just crush her. Despite your lack of bonding with her, she seems happy in her environment. She's a large dog, she isn't going to live that much longer. Leave her be, and just suck it up. It's just vacuuming, for heaven's sake.

This was sort of my take on it. This dog is used to her family and her routine. Upending her life like that would be traumatic and crushing to her.

At least see how she does with a dog walker/sitter first. If she transitions well with the dog sitter, maybe rehoming would be more of an option.