i have to get this off my chest my partner foned me bout a 6mth old bull terrier wiv papers needs a new home so tried offering to my partner he hasnt yet attacked his kids yet but he is very boisterous no training or socializing wud we have him hence the fone call. this breed i know is similar to staffies but as will have a staff pup in may i didnt think it wud b advisable having 2 pups that close 2 gether i now feel really guilty as these ppl give these sorts of breeds bad names,if only ppl get the info they really need.wud they beable to go back 2 breeder n wud they help.i just cant think that this dog will have a future.im so angry wiv this blokes stupidity the girl friend is saying it needs to go cos of kids n it being boisterous has ne 1 got ne advise that i cud give them thanks in advance

First port of call always the breeder as any good breeder will take a dog back. If that fails, then try breed rescue. You can find the breed clubs via the KC website (details on the age with the breed standard on) and via breed clubs can be put in touch with rescue.

Firstly, don't fall into the trap in taking on someone elses 'mistake' your planning your own pup stick to that and don't be swayed, it is most important that you give your planned pup your full attention, one dog at a time. Two pups together could well be a complete disaster and cause heirarchy problems. We all feel terrible for dogs given to silly owners like this, the rescues are full of them, we just can't save them all, you have to be tough and stick to the plans your making.

Secondly, if the dog came from a reputable breeder then the owners just need to pick up the phone and the breeder should give them all the training advice in the world to help them settle a boisterous pup and should be interested in taking back the dog as well. If the breeder is not interested............

Thirdly, do not try to give info yourself, it drags you in and you will feel guilty and end up with the dog, tell them to join CD, we're brilliant We can also give the owners lots of advice or point the owner in the direction of a good behaviourist, don't get involved yourself.

Fourthy, if they can't be bothered to work with the dog and just wish to 'get rid' then rescue is the answer.

Agree.  First and foremost, try and have someone get in touch with the breeder.

???? is it me??? I dont understand half of this post??? wudb? nwud? wiv?

By sam   Date 23.02.10 23:34 GMT
???? is it me??? I dont understand half of this post??? wudb? nwud? wiv?

I'm sorry but that really made me laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, yes call the breeder, don't take the dog on yourself hard as it may be.

>???? is it me??? I dont understand half of this post??? wudb? nwud? wiv?

Sam, apart from the few people who are genuinely dyslexic, you need to remember that not everyone has had the benefit of a good education.