Q&A for How to Get Rid of Your Dog

Talk to neighbors, friends and family to see if anyone you know is interested. Some shelters do not require money to leave a dog there.

Show her the adoption papers, provided you have them. If she still refuses it may be necessary to contact law enforcement. They will help as long as you can prove that the dogs legally belong to you.

Unfortunately, many people get a dog impulsively without considering the immense amount of responsibility that comes with owning a pet. Others may have encountered unfortunate life circumstances that have left them unable to properly care for a pet.

Your dog is probably anxious and confused because she has lost the sense of security that came with her familiar home and routine. She may need some time to get comfortable with the new home, and you may have to take steps to re-teach her to be okay with you leaving the house. See How to Manage Separation Anxiety in Older Dogs .

Give your dog to a trusted adoption center. Talk to your vet for a recommendation.

I would not recommend it. Instead, find a professional trainer who can work with both you and your dog to correct this behavior. Sometimes dogs need a professional hand to teach them how to behave properly, so don't give up just yet.

You can give up your family or embrace the dog. Try spending some alone time with the dog and see if the two of you can bond a bit. Dogs are amazing in that they will do anything to please anyone that is part of their family. So give the dog a chance and see what happens.

If you're really determined to give up the animal, find a rescue organization or no-kill animal shelter and explain the problem to them. Someone there will likely be able to continue training your dog and find a permanent home for him/her.

Your dog is your responsibility. You can't just call someone to "come get your dog". It doesn't work like that. You should learn how to train and care for your dog. If you cannot do that, call your local shelter and never get another dog.

Post an ad on Craigslist or ask your local animal shelter if they can take them.

Try to learn more about dog behavior before deciding that it's time to give up. There are many free training resources online from trainers all over that might be helpful. Just be aware, not all resources are good, and not all training solutions fit every dog. If you're dealing with severe behavior problems, a trainer might be worth it to properly assess your dog and provide solutions. This is like trying to diagnose an illness using internet resources. Sometimes you need the help of a professional.

You could just keep the dog away from other animals. If you have no other pets at home, you can just keep the dog inside and only let the dog outside on a leash. If you don't have a fence around your yard, you could put a fence up. You can also see How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Dogs for training tips. How to Stop a Dog from Killing Squirrels also has some guidelines specific to this situation (you can apply the same tips to any animals, not just squirrels).

Give it something to chew on, like a bone, a Kong toy, etc. You can also apply something bitter to the wall that the dog won't like the taste of. Check out How to Stop Your Dog from Chewing Things it Shouldn't ; there's a lot of good advice in there.