I Feel Like I’ve Made A Mistake..?

1. Beth P Says

   Yes I would take the dog back to the breeder and explain. He will find a home and you are doing what is best for him and that is honorable. It is best to face the facts head on then wait until you get attached and life becomes to hard with him and the kids. I think I would wait until kids a little older to get a dog. 3 kids is a lot to handle. Good luck to you.

2. Heart-Br Says

   Yes i agree you should give it back. you gave it ago and gave it your best shot. I understand (well somewhat) im going into high school soon and i have to help manage 3dogs,4cats and 1 bearded dragon that i just current got. 1 of the dogs is only 2years old so yes he still acts like a puppy and its very hard to care for everything while doing school work and friends. would i give any of them away? No they are family. but in your case you probably should have gotten a cat or maybe a lizard or a bird.

3. Dina Says

   I definitely feel like you should return the dog to the breeder ASAP. If you are feeling overwhelmed it’s not good for the whole household. Take him back while he’s still young to give him a better opportunity to be adopted out again. Good luck!

4. ? Says

   See if a relative or friend can watch him and help toilet train him. Also see if your 9 year old can help with the puppy, or the 7 year old. Not the 3 year old, for it might hurt the puppy. Just give it some time, and he/she will fit right in!

5. wiseup71 Says

   how long have you had the dog? the first few weeks with any new pup are difficult. if you feel you can ride out the next few weeks, fine. if not take the pup back to the breeder.

6. Casey Says

   This happens . 3 kids is a handful. Bipolar makes it that much harder.
   Talk to the breeder about returning the dog. Don’t expect a refund.

7. ~Launi~ Eyes Mirror the Soul~ Says

   Yes. Back to the breeder immediately. You gave it a try. Wrong dog at the wrong time.
   We all make mistakes.

8. ladystan Says

   yes take back to breeder

9. Pauland Says

   well, not to be rude, but you should have done lots of research on the breed… they are very energetic and clumsy, even more so as puppies. if he is hard to train and is not doing well with your kids, i suggest you take him back to his breeder. you have three kids- that must be a lot to deal with.. and now you have this little crazy furball on your hands- i’d be screaming and pulling out my hair right about now.
   but, hey. maybe it will actually HELP you deal with being bipolar more. it would force you to deal with stressful situations and make you act on decisions in a split second.

10. Anonymous Says

    i think its a great thing to have a dog around! if its 15 weeks old its not going to adapt to training very well, i mean they’re still getting used to walking and stuff like that. you need to try creating a routine – one, you need to create a time to feed your dog, and make sure you provide that EXACT same time every day to feed him. two, after dogs eat- you guessed it- they “release waste” make sure after he’s eaten, you wait a little while like 30-60 mins (depending on how long it takes to digest) and take him out to go potty. that should also be placed at a certain time EVERY day. routines help dogs to learn faster and to know what to do after things happen. i also suggest to provide a quiet time each day. take a certain time each day to sit down and do something like read, or take a nap, so the puppy wont feel frightened. it is bad for a dog to feel frightened because it could take impact when he grows up, so this will calm the puppy down. i know kids naturally want to play, so id saywhile watching your kids, hold/ pet the puppy to get him used to the fact that theres kids in the house. also i suggest watching “its me or the dog” on t.v. because victoria stilwell (the dog trainer) shows good techniques for training dogs! remember routines help your dog (puppy) learn! good luck, id say dont give him back to his breeder, just try the routine thing and try watching a few shows of its me or the dog!

11. Julia Says

    if it is too much to cope with you should consider FINDING HIM A NEW HOME don’t just give him back to a breeder where hell be in a cage all the time find someone who will love him and will take time to play with the dog and give him exercise! BUt if it was me i would wait another week and see how it is going I work with puppies ( for a job) and owners say the same thing the first week and the second week the couldn’t live without them just think about it you may think getting the dog was a mistake but you’ll find out getting rid of him was an even bigger!

12. Anonymous Says

    This is just a phase. My family has 3 dogs, a black lab, golden retriever, and a basset hound. We got them while we still were young, I was 5, my sister was 7, and my brother was 9. We were actually afraid of the dogs. I think it’s just a phase and you will get through it. I would give it a week, and if it seriously isn’t working out, then get a different dog. I suggest a golden retriever. They are great with kids, mellow, easy to train, and they like to play and go on walks. I hope it all works out for you. Good luck

13. Dreamer_ Says

    It sounds like it would be best for the dog to go back to the breeder. Then he can find a home that suits him better and you won’t be so stressed. Take a look at this website it has a lot of great info and it all about Italian Greyhounds. It might help. http://www.italian-greyhound.net/FRAMETR…
    If you ever consider getting another dog when your kids are a little older you should try an adoption. You would be able to get a dog that is already a little older, potty trained, and you will know its personality before you adopt it. If you are set on having a pure bred there are rescues that can do that for you too. Good Luck!!

14. Muffin Says

    Italian Greyhounds are not recommended for families with children because they are fragile. If your kids are able to resist playing too rough with him, and they are not left unsupervised with each other, I see no reason he wouldn’t be able to adjust into a great dog for your kids.
    I know a part of you seems to want to let him outgrow is puppy phase, but I would caution you that without proper and consistent training, he can, and probably will, still be a terror to your family well into adulthood.
    Three kids and a puppy is quite the handful! I totally understand your reluctance. If you really think you can not handle the dog (completely understandable) I would not hesitate to return him to the breeder. It really depends on how much effort you are willing (and able) to put into training him properly. The puppy stage doesn’t last too long, but without the crucial obedience training he can wreak havoc for years to come. If you can tough through the puppy phase and put the effort in now, you could have a life-long companion. If not, I think the better choice would be to let the breeder find him a good, loving home and save yourself from the added stress. Good luck!

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