Hi, i am new to the forum and this is my first post.
I am looking for help to find a rescue in the NJ area who will rehab and rehome my 6 mos old Goldendoodle puppy.
We got him from a breeder at 8 weeks old. The resource guarding started immediately, though it took us a few weeks to realize what it was and bring in a trainer. As a young puppy, he did not like to be touched or lifted and would growl, snap and bite at the kids if they approached him. This developed into guarding toys, bones, or any human food he could "steal" from the kids/counter, etc. We worked with the trainer on how to make trades for more valuable treats and sharing. His most valuable items were taken away from him and only given to him when he would be in his crate and we were going out. unfortunately, his guarding is inconsistent and he started guarding different items and worse, me. Once in a while he will snap at the kids when they come near me.
Our trainer recommended making an appointment with a well known aggression behavior specialist who came to our home to observe him. Afterward, she recommended rehoming him and said he is not the right dog for a family with 3 young children.
Unfortunately, the breeder will not take the dog back. After the aggression specialist had a lengthy discussion with the breeder, the breeder has reluctantly agreed to help find him a foster home, but I am not confident that will happen, so I am reaching out to this forum for help. The breeder feels that my family created this behavior in the dog. I believe it is instinctual, and notified the breeder in the first few weeks of owning him that something was not right.
On a positive note, the dog is well behaved 80% of the time. He is housebroken and never has accidents in the home. He is leash trained, doesn't pull or try to run away. He has commands such as sit, stay, down, etc. When he wants to play and snuggle (on his terms), he can be loving and fun with the kids. He plays well with other dogs and is friendly to guests in our home and people he sees on walks. I do believe he can be rehabbed and he will be an amazing dog for someone without young children.
We are heartbroken over having to let go of our dog. We all love him so much and want to see him live a happy life in another home. We cannot bear the thought of him living in a cage in shelter or being put down.
Please only respond with recommendations of someone who could take him. Our decision is made
I am looking for help to find a rescue in the NJ area who will rehab and rehome my 6 mos old Goldendoodle puppy.
We got him from a breeder at 8 weeks old. The resource guarding started immediately, though it took us a few weeks to realize what it was and bring in a trainer. As a young puppy, he did not like to be touched or lifted and would growl, snap and bite at the kids if they approached him. This developed into guarding toys, bones, or any human food he could "steal" from the kids/counter, etc. We worked with the trainer on how to make trades for more valuable treats and sharing. His most valuable items were taken away from him and only given to him when he would be in his crate and we were going out. unfortunately, his guarding is inconsistent and he started guarding different items and worse, me. Once in a while he will snap at the kids when they come near me.
Our trainer recommended making an appointment with a well known aggression behavior specialist who came to our home to observe him. Afterward, she recommended rehoming him and said he is not the right dog for a family with 3 young children.
Unfortunately, the breeder will not take the dog back. After the aggression specialist had a lengthy discussion with the breeder, the breeder has reluctantly agreed to help find him a foster home, but I am not confident that will happen, so I am reaching out to this forum for help. The breeder feels that my family created this behavior in the dog. I believe it is instinctual, and notified the breeder in the first few weeks of owning him that something was not right.
On a positive note, the dog is well behaved 80% of the time. He is housebroken and never has accidents in the home. He is leash trained, doesn't pull or try to run away. He has commands such as sit, stay, down, etc. When he wants to play and snuggle (on his terms), he can be loving and fun with the kids. He plays well with other dogs and is friendly to guests in our home and people he sees on walks. I do believe he can be rehabbed and he will be an amazing dog for someone without young children.
We are heartbroken over having to let go of our dog. We all love him so much and want to see him live a happy life in another home. We cannot bear the thought of him living in a cage in shelter or being put down.
Please only respond with recommendations of someone who could take him. Our decision is made