Mother trying to find fault in dog ?

[Spirit2021]

She is trying her best to find fault in the dog. I don’t know why she hate the dog because the dog has a amazing temperament.

 

[AmyMay]

Hey ho...

 

[CorvusCorax]

Is there any more context?!

 

[fiwen30]

I guess this is the whippet(?) arranged to replace the GSD she lost recently? sounds like she’s actually not as ready for another dog as everyone thought she would be. No use forcing these things, especially after experiencing a loss. Not fair on the whippet, or your mum.

 

[Bellasophia]

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[Spirit2021]

I guess this is the whippet(?) arranged to replace the GSD she lost recently? sounds like she’s actually not as ready for another dog as everyone thought she would be. No use forcing these things, especially after experiencing a loss. Not fair on the whippet, or your mum.

I didn’t lose a dog thankfully I think you’re mistaken me for someone else.

 

[Spirit2021]

Is there any more context?!

Truthful my mother thinks a rescue dog should be perfect. The dog has already bounded with us I make me feel terrible it’s not a bad dog just a nervous dog. He is very sweet and affectionate.

 

[CorvusCorax]

Still struggling TBH

 

[GSD Woman]

Sounds like your mother has unrealistic expectations. When I brought my cat home I wasn't told she was feral. I've been able to touch her a few times. If your mother will give the dog time maybe she'll warm up to the dog like my cat is to me.

 

[dogatemysalad]

Hate is a strong word. Does your mum actually hate the dog or is she finding the settling in period difficult ?
If your mum is the main carer because you are at work all day, perhaps speak to the dog charity and ask to extend the fostering period before committing to adopt the dog.
Ultimately, the dogs well being is the most important consideration. You can't lie to a dog, they instinctively know when a carer doesn't like them, which makes an unhappy dog with behavioural issues.

 

[paddi22]

what age is your mum? is she elderly? when my dad hit a certain age he just couldn't cope with change at all. he finds it very overwhelming. did you mother WANT a new dog?

 

[DoraShade]

I think your mother don't like the dog. Try to console her. I hope she will love it.

 

[skinnydipper]

Truthful my mother thinks a rescue dog should be perfect. The dog has already bounded with us I make me feel terrible it’s not a bad dog just a nervous dog. He is very sweet and affectionate.

Please return the dog to the rescue.

I think your mother has unrealistic expectations for rescue dogs, and perhaps dogs in general.

 

[gunnergundog]

I think this must be the lurcher that the OP posted about a while back; a dog they had only seen a picture of, were unable to visit and yet the 'rescue' sent them the dog on a week long trial.

I do think the dog should be returned. However, what chance does it have if it is repeatedly going to be shipped out to different families on a 'try before you buy' basis. Hardly conducive to increasing the animal's confidence. I despair of some rescues.

 

[misst]

Whose house is it? If it is your mums house and she doesn't want a dog/this dog then send him back. Her house her rules

I am quite picky about the dogs I want in my house on a regular basis. My daughters dog is great and causes no problems. A very good friends dog drives me mad. She adores him, I think he has no manners and is too big and bouncy. My dogs are small slightly vocal terriers - I think they are great but they aren't for everyone. Horses for courses I'm afraid. Mums house mums choice I'm afraid.

 

[Goldenstar]

Poor dog .

 

[AmyMay]

Poor dog .

Presumably (hopefully) it’s gone back to foster.

 

[Spirit2021]

Update the dog has gone to his forever home with experienced people to help him he has a outside phobia and it took us a while to figure out what going on .

 

[GSD Woman]

Spirit2021, I'm sure it was hard for you since you really liked the dog but it sounds like what was best for the dog.

 

[Goldenstar]

Good news .