Remember when you were excited about your new dog or puppy.  Couldn't wait to have him/her in your life.  You never thought it would ever come to this, you two would be together forever

Be honest with yourself. Do you really have to re-home your pit bull?  There is a big difference in "wanting to" and "being forced to".  Most of these problems boil down to two categories: People problems and Dog Problems

People Problems

We're Moving! - This doesn't have to be an obstacle to keeping your dog.  Most people give up too soon in their search for pet friendly housing (and some don't even look at all but take the first place they find).  Keep looking, widen your search, look a little farther out, try to pay a little bit more.  Make a compromise that will allow you to have the dog that you love (and loves you back). 

No doesn't always mean "No".  Talk to your landlord, let him meet your well behaved, well groomed, and trained dog.  Use a dog crate.  Offer an additional deposit or "pet rent".  Don't think you are being unfair to your dog by picking a smaller place than you had before.  Your dog wants to be with YOU, YOU, YOU

Additional Resources: Renting with Pets, Tennant's Guide, Dogs & Apartments  Moving With Pets

We don't have time for a dog! - Chances are good that you got your dog as a puppy or young dog and he/she required a lot more time, attention and training than he/she does now.  Are you REALLY THAT BUSY? You can't feed or walk your dog anymore?  Are there other members in your family or household that can help?  Pit bulls have very little grooming needs with their short coat.

Your dog probably isn't cramping your style as much as you think.  You can make time for your buddy.  Studies show that having pets helps you live longer so relax and enjoy your dog.  If it is a romantic other that is "requiring" that a dog be re-homed, think long and hard about what else they may "require" you change of yourself to be suitable enough.

We're having a BABY! - Congratulations!  This however doesn't mean that your faithful companion through thick and thin needs to hit the pavement.  With correct introductions and preparation, this doesn't have to be difficult.  Don't you think your child deserves to grow up with the companionship of a dog?  What better dog than the one you love so much.  You can purchase books online to read about how to prepare your pets for a baby homecoming.  Here is a wonderful resource: http://familypaws.com/dogsandstorks/

Allergies! - Well, this one can be difficult but there are wonderful products on the market that can help.  Getting rid of your pets should be a LAST resort, not a first. Read this informationpet allergies: http://www.allerpet.com/

Some studies have even shown that having Pets actually helps Allergies: http://www.pbrc.net/adoption/kidsallergies.html

Dog Problems

Lets face it, dog problems usually boil down to one....BEHAVIOR.  Chances are, if you got the dog as a puppy - you are the one responsible for this behavior which leaves you with several options:

• Live with it

• Get help to correct the problem

• Give the problem to someone else

• Euthanize the dog

The first option probably isn't something you want to do, or you wouldn't be here reading this page.  You would really like the third choice, to find someone else who will take the dog BUT, if YOU were looking for a pet - would you deliberately choose one with behavior problems?  I didn't think so, neither does anyone else. 

If you want help with the second option, send us an email and we will do our best with suggestions of things that have worked for us, suggestions for reading materials or direct you to trainers in your area. 

Think long and hard about the second option........because that doesn't leave you but one other choice.  Which is to euthanize the dog which I am sure you don't want to do but if YOU, who loves this dog, won't give him another chance........who will?

There are only three choices for a biting dog:

1. Return him to his breeder (or rescue if he is an adopted dog)

2. Take the dog to training - maybe he can be rehabilitated, can be expensive and may not be 100% reliable

3. Euthanize the dog - take him to your vet, tell him how much you love him and end his life responsibly.  DO NOT ABANDON HIM AT A SHELTER WHERE HE WILL BE SCARED AND CONFUSED AND PUT OTHERS AT RISK.  As hard as it is to face, putting a potentially dangerous dog to sleep is the kindest, safest, and most responsible thing to do.  DO NOT place him as a GUARD dog where he will have a lonely and miserable existance.