Needing Advice Asap!? Please?
I just had a woman knock on my door and ask to take my 9 week old lab puppy home, claiming she is a dog trainer and she would bring her back fully trained. I pointed to my other lab and told her I did a pretty good job training him and that I would soon be working with my puppy. She then proceeds to tell me that my older lab isn’t trained and that I was a liar. I unhooked him from the cable, showed her he could sit, give high five, fetch, lay, roll over, and “wait for it”. She said that since he jumps when he’s on a cable(my back yard isn’t fully fenced) he isn’t trained at all, and asks again if she can have my puppy, this time, saying my puppy is infested with fleas because she was itching so much. When I say no AGAIN, she tells me if she see’s her outside, unattended again, she is taking her home and not going to bother to ask. I didn’t get her name, and she isn’t from my neighborhood, her son is working on my neighbors house and she drops him off, but the project is almost done so….
Ok, first off, NO she cannot have my puppy. 2nd, BOTH of my dogs are on Revolution for heartworms and flea/tick prevention, they have allergies and I give them benadryl. Today has been a hectic day with my 4 month old nephew over (hence why the dogs were outside in the first place), and I forgot to give them todays dose, which explains why she would be itching. They are both UTD on shots, Revolution, everything. Last time we were at the vet was last Thursday, and they have to go again on the 28th for their Bordetella booster since we recently had them borded and had that vaccine started.
MY QUESTION, is what to do about her saying she was going to steal my dog? I can’t always be outside with them, well I can, and I used to, but they like to be outside on nice days, and even though I’m home alot of the time, I work online and can’t sit outside with them 24/7 to make sure nobody steals them.
Advice anyone?
Ps. I know the cable isn’t the best thing for a dog, but as I’ve said, my yard isn’t fully fenced. I do periodically check on them(about once or twice an hour) and make sure they aren’t wrapped up, that they have fresh, cold water, and to give them a bit of attention.
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Call the police and tell them about this woman . It might not be just your dogs they are targeting . Hopefully they can stop her . Good Luck .
Call the police and report the threat to steal your dog.
Don’t allow either dog outside unsupervised.
Prioritize finishing that fence.
Call your neighbors and find out the boy’s name, and her name if you can. Consult an attorney re further action if necessary.
Well, it’s not the most convenient option, but I’d keep them inside and never leave them outside alone until your neighbors house is done! That woman sounds like she’s not completely within her senses and I wouldn’t doubt that she really would take your dog. Keep them in & never let them outside alone!
Call the police and tell them what she said and get a restraining order placed on her.She sounds like she has a screw loose.You could also get a security camera so you can see your dogs while you work.
First off you should have gotten her name and things like that to tell the police if your dog ever came up missing so ya the camera thing sounds good but also you should get more security to keep your dogs safe and that dumb lady away
if you can describe what she looks like you should report her to your local police.
I think your best bet is to fence in your backyard, and not with a tiny fence either. At least 10 feet. So if she does steal your dog she’s trespassing. Till you get this done though, you should keep your dog inside or be with them.
You could always ask your neighbor what the son’s name is so you know the woman’s last name.
I’d call the cops on her, frankly.
She’s right that you shouldn’t leave a dog outside unattended under any circumstances, but she is batshit crazy to threaten to steal your dog. I don’t know why you let this conversation go on so long!
Hey there aj ,
This is a very comprehensive dog training guide written by daniel stevens.
i trained my dogs using his guide
good luck
Like everyone else said call the police.. I would get her license plate number tomorrow when she drops her son off and make sure you get it. That way if the pup comes up missing you have a link to her and will be able to find her, also the neighbor will probably have that info as well, since the kid is working there.
Do your best to get the fence repaired or added to so you can let your dogs out without having to tether them. It isn’t safe as you even said yourself the cable isn’t the best thing.
Don’t forget to get that plate number you may need it.
is this lady serious. you need to call the police and tell them some crazy lady came to your house and told you she would steal your dog. better yet…go talk to her son first and say your interested in giving his mom a call (act very sincere) get her info…and then call the police. that’s nuts, that lady is insane. this way you can make a report…and if anything unfortunately does happen and your dog goes missing…you know where she is. i still cant believe this…no trainer goes to someones door and asks to take there dogs home…this woman is certifiable
you got three choices you can put them in a room with random breaks with you present until the job is finished and watch them while outside for at least two months there after or call the police and notify them of the situation and make a report or you can do nothing and allow your pup to be relocated
i wouldnt let your dogs outside with out being right there to watch them for now. i dont think i would talk to her son either, he may be just as crazy as she is or get defensive of her and start **** with you too.
call the police and tell them about it, they cant do anything til she actually does something, but you can tell them what time shes in the neighborhood and ask them to come by at that time.
also talk to your other neighbors and have them keep a look pout for her too!
hope she finds something else to be crazy about soon!
I’d keep them inside for now, just in case. I also have heard too many horror stories of dogs dying on cable tethers- of course, the vast majority are just fine, but not something I am willing to risk. Digs are outside when I am outside, inside when I am inside.
You sound like a responsible dog owner to me, and this lady is for sure trying to steal your dogs. I would call police and tell them there is a woman asking to take people’s dogs. Also ask if they can drive by the neighborhood (they will do this) and hopefully that will help keep her away. You may also want to alert any local pet shelters or SPCA about this. Good Luck!