Here is what I have gathered:
You didn't really want a dog: you said you ONLY got it because Heidi wanted it.
You absolutely do not want a dog that does not like you and you have already determined that this dog does not.
The dog seems "scared" of you. This really concerns me-
You feel that 3 animals is too many.
The puppy is left, by your own admission on it's own/in a crate 19 to 20 hours a day. You don't seem willing or able to make arrangments for someone to care for the puppy while you are gone.
You had a nine day vacation that could have been used to bond and housetrain a new puppy but you got the puppy after the "vacation".
Yes, this puppy should be rehomed. I rarely say that but it is painfully obvious here. And soon, while he is still young enough to bond with others.
I think you meant well-you were trying to be kind and considerate and allow your girlfriend to have want she wanted-all very sweet of you. BUT a puppy (or baby) is not the same as compromising on a car or where to go on vacation.
This just isn't the right puppy for you...and more importanly this is NOT the right time for you to have and raise a puppy...you are too busy, gone too much and not in a situation where you can have someone help out.
A reputable breeder would not want the pup to be in an unsuitable home-most breeders would take a puppy back if it were not a good fit.
Best wishes to you and that puppy... |