Q&A for How to Give Away Your Dog when You Don't Want To

Yes, it will, but most likely it will become attached to its new owner and be very fond of them as well. Dogs are very good at adapting to new situations.

It depends. On one hand, it's good to keep up with how they are doing. However, you should consider your relationship with their new owner(s).

Your dog might be sad at first and take some time to adjust to their new owner, but over time they will come around and learn to enjoy their new home.

Don't give up your dog until you've looked into other alternatives for surgery; there are usually a lot of different things you can do to help your dog without having to go through a pricey surgery. If you've searched through all the possible alternatives and are still unsure, think about what's best for your dog. Would surgery save your dog, or would it just put off their inevitable passing away? If your pooch is coming to the end of their years, you may not want to carry out the surgery, but if it's necessary and your canine is still young and spry, you may have to push past your emotions and think of your dog first by giving them a new home. You may also be able to use crowdfunding websites like GoFundMe to ask your friends and family to donate money for your dog's surgery.

It depends on how long you have had the puppy. Puppies are young and create bonds rather quickly. If it has been with you for quite some time, then it could take a while for the puppy to get used to a new owner.

Don't be stressed. If you can find a family member or a friend to take care of your dog, do that. But if you can't, find a friend's friend to take care of your dog, because they will probably be a lot better than having a stranger take your dog.

Just be honest and tell them straight up what you are feeling. Call around to friends and family and see if you can find someone who would take him. If you've already got a plan in place, it will be a lot easier to convince your parents.

If you truly don't have enough time to take care of your dog and give him the attention he needs, then it's best to give him up. Maybe you could find a friend or relative that would be willing to take the dog so you can still visit him?

I'm sure your parents know what they're doing. Having lost their mother, the puppies need some extra care, and it's more than you and your family are probably equipped to handle. Maybe you could ask your parents to ask the foster family or organization if you can come visit the puppies sometime?

Unless you're giving it away to friends and family, then you can't expect to. However, if it is a family/friend situation, you might get a chance when you have a mutual common reason to be at their house.

Get a qualified behaviourist that doesn’t use punish and does use positive reinforcement. There are too many factors at play to determine behaviour by one sentence. Talk to past clients of potential behaviourists and watch videos. Maybe even travel to one, don’t just choose one because they’re cheap and/or local.