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  • Medic218

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    Ok, here's the deal...

    I recently decided to get my first dog since moving out on my own.
    I adopted this awesome, little German Shepard mix pup that the shelter estimates to be between 8-12 months of age.
    I got him on 1-11-13 and then today at work I found out that my schedule changed from 9 hr shifts to 12 hour shifts with an hour drive each way.
    I live alone and can't see having him crated for 14 hours while I'm gone at work, out for a few hours when I get home, back in the crate overnight, out for 30 minutes before I go to work and then back in for 14 hours until I get back from work only to repeat the cycle.
    Its just not right and he deserves so much more.

    He is beyond sweet and only wants play, love and be loved and with the new schedule I just can't give him what he needs to be happy and have a good life.

    He is 90% housebroken and by that I mean that he hasn't had an accident in the crate at all but there has been a time where I took him out, he did his business and then we came back in and he did some more business. This only happened once so far.
    He is SUPER energetic.
    He is probably about 40 lbs or so at the moment.
    He is fixed and was fully vetted before leaving the shelter with the exception of a heart worm check.
    I've also put a month of Frontline on him.

    I really don't want to give him up so soon after getting him but this is what's best for him.

    I did look into doggy day care but none of them will be open and available for me to pick him up after I get off work.

    If you have any questions please let me know.

    I'm located in Little Elm and you're welcome to come get him or if you're a good ways off I'd be willing to meet you in the middle somewhere.
    Just just let me know.

    I'll include whatever you need that I've already bought for him....toys, food, food bowls, bed, treats, etc....(All brand new)

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    M. Sage

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    I've already got two.

    If you stick with him, you won't need a crate while you're working, or at night. He'll calm down in a while and be totally find out of the crate while you're gone. Funny enough, one thing that can help a dog with separation anxiety is a second dog.

    Good luck with whatever you do, either making or finding a good home for him.
     

    TundraWookiee

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    I've already got two.

    If you stick with him, you won't need a crate while you're working, or at night. He'll calm down in a while and be totally find out of the crate while you're gone. Funny enough, one thing that can help a dog with separation anxiety is a second dog.

    Good luck with whatever you do, either making or finding a good home for him.

    This. Too many people give up too soon. A dog isn't just supposed to adapt to you, you have to adapt as well.

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    Medic218

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    It's not a matter of adapting....its a matter of being gone for 14 hrs three days in a row, off a day and then back on for two more.
    If the schedule hadn't been messed with I'd keep him. I just don't see him having the quality of life he deserves right now with the new schedule I was just given.

    As far as being outside...its way too cold right now. I think it was like 25* when I woke up.
    Sure it warms up some during the day, I'm just not comfortable leaving him alone, unsupervised just yet...inside or out.
     

    CanTex

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    Unfortunately I feel very sorry for your pet. Wish I could help but agree with the above. Get a pet walker/sitter to check on and let him out during the day. Work with him to get him out of the crate and fully trained. Some pets take time to get to the point where they can be left alone without incident for that period of time while you are working but this will eventually happen. As long as you are spending time with him while you are home he will have an excellent quality of life and you will have the love of a dog which is unconditional.
     

    Medic218

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    Do you have time to drive midway between DFW and SA?

    My Labrador could use a buddy.

    I do.
    There is one guy ahead of you who seems pretty enthusiastic about getting Remy but I'm trying to get with the shelter to make sure I don't breech the contract I had with them before I do anything.
    If anything falls though with the other guy I'll be sure to let you know.
     

    Mic

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    Glad to see he's getting offers. I'd hate to see him have to go back to the rescue. He's a good looking pup.
     

    Gramps

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    Good luck to you brother! I just gave my beagle back to the Houston Beagle Rescue group. She was insanely high drive and I do not have the time give her the quality of life she deserves. Its awfully hard to do, but it is worth it to give them a happier, more fulfilled life.
     

    GaryH

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    We have 4 dogs, one of which is a lab named Remy. I wish I could help, but there are good folks out there looking to add to their family.
     
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