Should I give my dog to my Dad?

Miss Motiv

Last year, my Dad's dog passed away in my arms. She was 14, & I'm very happy I was there with her, because my Dad works all day & is hardly home. He was OBSESSED with this dog, she was his baby! But because she was so old, she'd just lay around & wait for him. He really wants my dog now, who's a pyreneese/husky mix. He's only 7 months old & over 70 pounds! If he isn't crated or kept in my fenced in yard while I'm gone, he gets bored & tears things up-he's a puppy. My Dad always walked his dog several times a day, but while he's gone I know he'd leave this dog out. My Dad doesnt like crating & doesnt have a fenced in yard.
I keep trying to tell him, he's never going to find another dog like his last one. It'll be hard! She was just so old & well behaved. He owns a restaurant chain & is never home during the day. He really wants a dog to come home to. I gave him my cat, & he loves it! But he still wants the company of a dog.
Should I give him mine? Or wait till he's older. Or should I try to get him to get a fence? I don't know! He has a really nice house & if he gets a puppy, they need to stay entertained or they'll get into anything. My Dad is pretty much alone & will get a dog either way.

**No, it really doesn't bother me that I gave my Dad my cat & am considering giving my dog. I still get to see them & I know my Dad spoils his pets rotten!

Answer
Check at animal shelters.. There are tons of well trained dogs that would be perfect for him. It sounds like a puppy wouldn't be a good fit for his lifestyle since they need a ton of attention. There are dogs that need homes and would love being spoiled by your dad. I suggest that you take your dad to a shelter or SPCA and tell them about his lifestyle and they will find a perfect fit for him. Also, if you don't want to spend a ton of money, there are dogs on websites such as kijiji that are free and their owners just want them to go to a loving home. Hope one of these suggestions works out for you guys :) best of luck!

Where can I put my dogs when theres no one home?

Almost Fam

Like when I got to school (no ones home, my parents are working) I put them in the garage 'cause therees no other place. But, it takes me a long time everyday to get them in, the big dog (Great dane) runs around the house trying to get away but I have no other play to put them. If I put the outside the little one will find a way to escape the backyard (although we have fences, nothing works). If we keep them in the house, they'll pee all over the place, rip things and make a mess. I cant hire a dog sitter cause I dont have enough money.. Where should I put them when I got to school or is there someway to calm them down?
The greatdane is 1 year old and the puggle is 2 years old.

Answer
The best thing you can do is to crate train your dogs.
One dog alone can make a lot of mess, two dogs together can feed off eachother and create a disaster of a mess.
Crate training is not cruel and it keeps them safe (and your stuff safe) while you are gone.
Crate training also helps housetraining because a dog won't generally soil their "dens".
Dogs mostly sleep during the day anyway, and your dogs are old enough that they can hold it for
several hours.

Buy a crate for each dog that's big enough for them to stand, turn around and lie down, but not bigger. If money is an issue, try craigslist or Kijiji they always have second hand crates.

Make the crate a nice place for them. Give them a nice chew toy so they'll relax while you leave.
Never use the crate as punishment.

Here are some articles on Crate training:
http://dogs.about.com/cs/basictraining/p/crate_training.htm
http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/training/training15.htm
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

Never tie a dog out on a chain and leave him. It's dangerous.

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