Mary,
It breaks my heart to read your email, and I hope this does not come across as rude, but maybe you should consider not getting another dog. The poor dog was a rescue to begin with, and then because you didn't feel like you had the tools to deal with his anxiety issue, the poor dog became a rescue again. I'm assuming he'll have the same anxiety issues in his new home, and I just hope and pray the new owners will fulfill their commitment to him by dealing with it instead of shirking it.
How can you be sure your next dog does not have anxiety issues? The truth is you can't be sure, and if you were not able to handle it before, what makes you think you'll handle it now? Please reconsider getting a dog. Dogs are way too dependent on us emotionally to be tossed away, by the ones they love and count on. A dog is a lifetime commitment, no ifs, ands, or butts and you need to be committed to seeing any and all issues through to the bitter end, no matter how difficult or expensive.
Maybe you should look into something lower maintenance, like a rabbit, or a hamster.
Again, I know this sounds mean, but there are way too many dogs put to death everyday because the owners didn't know what they were getting into to begin with. Is that really fair to the dog or yourself, your family, your children? I think not.
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From: "mlchenette" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Labradoodle Breeders
Hi All! I'm new to the group. I have been a labradoodle owner before
unfortunately we had to find him a new home. He had severe separation
anxiety and it was under the vets recommendation that we do that. Any
way, he was a rescue so I've never had to deal with a breeder before.
My husband and I are currently looking into mini-labradoodles now.
Our first doodle was 65 lbs. and a little bit too big for us. Has
anyone got a doodle from poosrus before? Was it a good/bad
experience? Any info would be great. Thanks! Mary
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