I cannot stand our gentle labrador retriever

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Rehome. The dog will not be traumatized. For the love of Pete. Labs are sweet and dumb and will be thrilled to be in a house with more outdoor time and someone to love it. This relationship sounds like torture for all of you. Small condo/husband traveling/sweet dog, the thing will be snatched up in seconds by people who will adore it.

My golden will only eat for her special sitter. If I were to drop her off someplace strange she would be a nervous wreck. The last time we tried that she wouldn't eat or go to the bathroom.

On the positive side, she is exceptionally gentle and sweet. And she is unquestionably loyal and would no doubt lay down her life for us if push ever came to shove.

Did you read the OP? She said she and her child often go visit the dad for weeks on end, leaving the dog with a sitter. Your situation does not sound comparable. Letting the dog go live with a new family would be a kindness for everyone.

[Anonymous]

Do you brush the dog or get him groomed. Dogs shed, but unless you are not cleaning, it should not be that bad except for once or twice a year. Get one of those fancy dog brushes that look like a giant loop. Brush the dog at least once a week. It will cutback on the dog hair in your house.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rehome. The dog will not be traumatized. For the love of Pete. Labs are sweet and dumb and will be thrilled to be in a house with more outdoor time and someone to love it. This relationship sounds like torture for all of you. Small condo/husband traveling/sweet dog, the thing will be snatched up in seconds by people who will adore it.

My golden will only eat for her special sitter. If I were to drop her off someplace strange she would be a nervous wreck. The last time we tried that she wouldn't eat or go to the bathroom.

On the positive side, she is exceptionally gentle and sweet. And she is unquestionably loyal and would no doubt lay down her life for us if push ever came to shove.

Did you read the OP? She said she and her child often go visit the dad for weeks on end, leaving the dog with a sitter. Your situation does not sound comparable. Letting the dog go live with a new family would be a kindness for everyone.

I missed the part of where they left the dog with a sitter for weeks on end. Agree that they should look into rehoming the dog.

I think lots of people would love a sweet, mature, laid back lab. What's not to love?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:PP who talked about food and shedding I think you r right. We have a corgi major shed dog but she does not shed much. Hmmm maybe the no grain food ???

What kind of flooring do you have in your house? It is natural and healthy for a dog to shed. Is it possible that you are just not noticing the fur?

Some shedding is norma, but excessive shedding can be avoided. I honestly think I shed more than my border collie.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:PP who talked about food and shedding I think you r right. We have a corgi major shed dog but she does not shed much. Hmmm maybe the no grain food ???

What kind of flooring do you have in your house? It is natural and healthy for a dog to shed. Is it possible that you are just not noticing the fur?

lol she sheds! Just not very much. We have no rug type floors.

[Anonymous]

You probably should rehome the dog. AND NEVER GET ANOTHER ONE AS YOU ARE NOT A DOG PERSON.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel SO bad for that dog. He knows you hate him. Try and rehome op. I can't stand people like you.

+1. Why would you even get a dog? You suck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You probably should rehome the dog. AND NEVER GET ANOTHER ONE AS YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE.

Fixed it

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I feel SO bad for that dog. He knows you hate him. Try and rehome op. I can't stand people like you.

+1. Why would you even get a dog? You suck.

Did you read he OP?? OP's HUSBAND wanted the dogs.

[Anonymous]

Hi OP, I'm the OP from the other thread "I want a dog so badly."

If you want to email me to see if we can work something out, please do so at [e-mail] . We are in a single family house with a fenced yard, access to a dog park and trails, and three kids who would adore a dog.

There are also two really good Lab rescue organizations locally:

https://www.lab-rescue.org/

http://lrr.org/

I think it's OK to think about rehoming your dog. I don't think it will traumatize her, and I don't think you're a bad person for not wanting her in your situation.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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.

I'm so sorry, too. I feel the same way about my pets - I want them to be here tearing up our furniture and shedding all over, forever.

Thank you very much to the both of you!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I feel bad for your poor sweet dog. It's fur on the floor, not dog poop. It's not like she can stop herself from shedding.

OP here. I feel bad for the dog, too. But I cannot force myself to bond with her. I am just not a dog person.

That's all I need to know about you.

[Anonymous]

Brush the dog 1-2x a week when you are outside.
Give the dog a shower every other week.
Wipe the floors down with a swiffer 1x per day. It's super fast.

Try that for a few weeks to see if it's better. That's our routine now and the dog hair is under control.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm the OP from the other thread "I want a dog so badly."

If you want to email me to see if we can work something out, please do so at [e-mail] . We are in a single family house with a fenced yard, access to a dog park and trails, and three kids who would adore a dog.

There are also two really good Lab rescue organizations locally:

https://www.lab-rescue.org/

http://lrr.org/

I think it's OK to think about rehoming your dog. I don't think it will traumatize her, and I don't think you're a bad person for not wanting her in your situation. [/quote

Love this! Would be great for the dog to have a home where he is fawned over and loved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I'm the OP from the other thread "I want a dog so badly."

If you want to email me to see if we can work something out, please do so at [e-mail] . We are in a single family house with a fenced yard, access to a dog park and trails, and three kids who would adore a dog.

There are also two really good Lab rescue organizations locally:

https://www.lab-rescue.org/

http://lrr.org/

I think it's OK to think about rehoming your dog. I don't think it will traumatize her, and I don't think you're a bad person for not wanting her in your situation.

+1 I'm keeping my finger crossed.