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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Don't lie to your kids.  Explain that the puppy is not a good fit.  He/she needs a home with a yard and a more active family.

Put the dog up for adoption now, while he/she is still a puppy and has a chance at finding a good home.

And then tell the kids that they can get a more suitable pet.  Maybe a cat would work better for your family.  Or perhaps an older, more docile dog.

I don't agree with all of the "hire a trainer" people.  Trainers can train dogs, yes.  But no trainer will completely alter a dog's personality.  and it sounds to me like you have an active dog and even if trained, he/she will be an active dog for another good 5 years before slowing down.

I think a far better plan would be to adopt out the puppy and look to adopt an older dog through a foster.  That way, you'll know the dog's personality.  You can specifically look for a dog with the right personality for your family.[/quote]

I think the OP should do what she needs to do and just put the dog up for adoption, but why are you telling her to look for a more suitable pet?  Clearly she is not a pet person.  A cat could possibly be just as annoying, they get into things (especially young ones), you have to clean the litter box, etc.[/quote]

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