need advice please

[Harley Angel]

Hello all! This is only my second post here so please forgive me if I'm messing up. I really need some help with what to do. Who better to ask then dog people?

I have 4 dogs right now. All GSD's, 2 neutered males, one spayed female are mine and no problem at all. The fourth dog, an intact male, I just got from a friend that really needed to find a home for him. He's a great dog, easy to handle, good pedigree, has had quite a bit of training but needs some work. Problem is, I really don't have time for another dog. I only took him because there was nowhere else for him to go except a high kill shelter. A high drive working lines dog hasn't got much chance there. So, now what do I do with him? I can keep him but I really don't think it's fair to the dog. I work full time, go to school part time and just don't feel like he is getting what he needs here.

I've never rehomed a dog or anything else before. I don't want to put him on Craigslist or in the newspaper, and really don't want to list him on some other website for sale or adoption either. I've thought of contacting rescue but he really doesn't need rescue like I think of rescue. Just a home with a job to do where he can be a housedog and not spend most of his time in a kennel like he has to do here.

So I guess what I'm asking is what can I do and what should I do? Thanks in advance

[selzer]

Get in touch with a rescue and tell them what you wrote here.

Maybe some working line people can give you some better advice.

[JakodaCD OA]

I also second a rescue,,alot of them will do courtesy listings while you keep the dog, they get the word out..

[Rerun]

you can also put him here on the non-urgent section with photos and more information, and get advice regarding how to properly screen a new home for him.

[Lin]

Third contacting a rescue.

[vat]

But a rescue is exactly what you need. Look at it this way, you rescued the dog and are now fostering him. A rescue can post him and you continue to be the foster while they help find him a home. If you post where you live someone here may be able to point you in the right direction.

Also post a picture of him here.

[selzer]

And while it is never great to go to a rescue with your dogs, taking a dog that does NOT need significant vetting, training, rehabilitation, could help the rescue provide a great dog to an adoptive family without the usual heavy cost. They will neuter him, and get him ready for a new home.

[Harley Angel]

Well thank you everyone so far! Wow I didn't expect such quick responses.

I will be very very picky about where he goes, if he goes, and will require a contract. He's really a great dog and no trouble except he doesn't get along with my other two males and he has an evil eye for my cats too.

I will contact some rescues and see if they will put him on a courtesy list for me. I'd hate to ask a rescue to take him totally, there are so many dogs in need out there and this one really isn't needy, he just needs more then me! He's already had a lot of training for schutzhund and if I had the time, and still had the ability, I'd see if I could join a club with him. I'm not able to do that though. I hate seeing him wasted like this but I figured it was better then letting him be PTS.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I will make some calls on Monday.

[lanaw13]

Most rescues are great, but I suggest talking to several before making a decision. There are a few places out there that are less than reputable, so check them out first so you get the best home for your dog.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Originally Posted by lanaw13

Most rescues are great, but I suggest talking to several before making a decision. There are a few places out there that are less than reputable, so check them out first so you get the best home for your dog.

YES. Some are basically brokers. Others will do anything they can to help you, the dog, and find wonderful homes. Research is so important - that's why placing a dog yourself is much harder - because rescues also know how to check applicants better than the average person.