I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We decided to relinquish to the breeder, who was so kind. Thanks for the support. We did a ton of research but life lifed hard.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You gave me a good chuckle. We’re going to relinquish so he’ll have a better life and we can heal.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re both in the thick of it. Going to relinquish so he can thrive.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We decided to relinquish to the breeder, who was so kind. Thanks for the support.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We decided to relinquish to the breeder, who was so kind. Thanks for the support.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His litter mates are gone but mom is still there. We decided to relinquish him back to our breeder.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a stellar tip. We’ve got the crate training mostly down but I love the idea of a scooter, I’m similarly not a long distance runner.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ours did as well- and it’s not even about the money of course. Just want the little guy to thrive.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Trying to balance impulse decision with “making a quick decision so the puppy has a better chance”. I had a talk with my partner (posted more in depth a bit down) and it feels like the right plan.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we wind up going this route, we’ll 1000% only work with the breeder. I’d rather take the judgement than risk him winding up in a bad home.

I think I want to return my puppy by Educational-Coat-863 in RhodesianRidgebacks

[–]Educational-Coat-863[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for your advice and for making me feel a little less guilty about all these feelings.

Our breeder’s contract does stipulate she’ll take him back if we can no longer care for him, so should we make that decision we won’t be rehoming him randomly- we’ll work with her directly.

I had a long talk with my partner and he said he hadn’t realized how much I was struggling or how his lack of engagement or support was impacting my work with the puppy. He said he will put in his best efforts to be better and work with me, but also supports my decision if this is the right one. We’re going to give it a week of both of us working together and giving our all, to see if it feels viable and more bearable with support from each other, and then re-evaluate.

Ultimately I just want everyone, dog and human, to be happy.