My son's dog

You are not the only one who has such problem. A lot of parents become dog owners without thinking, because their children got bored by their dogs. That's why I never advise anyone to buy a dog as a first impulse. Buying a dog is a long term decision, a dog should live with his family for all his life, and this could mean ten to fourteen years. If only barking and attacking others are the problems, you could try solve them and keep the dog. But you have to love the dog first. If you don't like him around at all, don't bother any more. Try to find him a new home where everybody loves him.

Hello Lmfisher666 If your son does not want the dog, and you do not want the dog, then by all means, find the dog a home where he is wanted. If your son does not want the dog, and the dog is with you, then the dog is yours. Your son has abdicated his ownership.

If the dog belongs to your son but he can't have him where he's living, it's a lot for him to just leave and expect you to take care of him. If the dog is aggressive and requires a lot of care, your son can come over often and help with that - after all, it's his dog, right? If you are worried about aggressive behavior, your son should look into taking his dog for proper training. There is no breed of dog that cannot be trained - including pits and rottis and all the strong breeds that people think are just "naturally" aggressive. Since he doesn't have the day to day responsibility for his dog, he could certainly get him enrolled in obedience classes and come and get him for those. At least, that way, for the amount of time that the dog is living with you, you won't have to worry about anyone getting hurt. Also, if the dog sheds a lot, your son can come by and help with some cleaning. It seems like the least he can do in return for being able to just move out and leave his dog somewhere where he's being well cared for and he doesn't have to worry about him.

Your son has put you in a tough spot! Is he allowed to have his dog where he's living now? My thought is that your son willing left the dog with you (on your property), so what is on your property is yours to do with as you please! I know it's easier said than done when the dog really belonged to him, but his leaving the dog behind and expecting you to take care of it isn't the best choice! Instead of just getting rid of his dog, have you tried discussing this issue with your son? If he won't even talk about it, then the dog probably doesn't mean that much to him. If he will talk about it with you, I'd give him an ultimatum, especially if the dog is aggressive and giving you problems. I would give him a couple weeks or a month to either take his dog or find a good home for it. Otherwise, I'd find a home for him yourself or a shelter. It's really sad that this responsibility has fallen on you when you had no desire to own a dog! I'm a proud dog owner of two, and the bring so much joy to my life. However, when my husband and I are out of town, we usually send them both to separate places or leave them home and have someone watch them there because we realize what a big responsibility two dogs can be! For people who aren't used to caring for dogs, they're a lot of work! We're very lucky when one person is able to care for both of our dogs, and they are very good dogs, but you've been put in a tough spot. I hope you're able to find a good solution to the problem that works for everyone! Good luck!!

Oh my gosh, what a cute little puppy in his big ole' hoodie! That is so adorable! I wouldn't be able to say no to a face like that! But you're right, they're a lot of responsibility. If he goes into attack mode all of the time, that's not good either...Especially not if you like to have company over. Why won't your son take him? If he loves the dog so much, he should take him. He shouldn't put the burden of responsibility on you. Sounds to me like he wants to love him from a distance which is not fair to you! If you do give the dog up though, please make sure you find him a loving home!

Oh, it is strange ..because at least that dog used to live with you already, right? you should do care him more, dogs can understand human feeling well, if you love him, he will be happy and love you back. You know my parents' dog, she gave up to eat whole day because my dad used to blame her in the morning...My dad told only, no beat her at all but she could understand my dad talk and was touchy after that. Finally my mom had to call her go home and feed her...

By your son leaving the dog there with no intentions of taking him with him then it has become your dog which means you can decide what to do with it. I would let your son know that you do not want the dog and he needs to either take him with him or you or him will find the dog a good home.

Hi friend, sorry to hear about the dog's activity. Why your son is expecting you to take care of his dog? tell him that you are very much annoyed by the dog and take it back with him.