Dear Dog Owner,

More than anything, we understand your frustration and worries about your dog. Before you do ANYTHING ELSE, please read the information in the PDF below:

When you can’t keep your Rottweiler (pdf)

Why do we ask you to do this? So we’re not being redundant.

Non-renewal notice from your insurance company

IF you have received a non-renewal notice from your insurance company, we can help you find a new one [goes to BLOG POST ABOUT TRAMPOLINE].

Training issues

IF you are having training issues with your dog, PLEASE let us help you find a GOOD trainer/behaviorist. There are many EXCELLENT ones in the region and we’ll help you find a good one. Your dog does NOT want to be rehomed, and quite honestly — the shelters are FULL of dogs who only need training to make them good dogs. We are far more likely to take a homeless dog who needs training, than we are to take your training burden off your hands because you don’t want to or don’t have the time to deal with it. You’ll be amazed at how far consistency and structure go with your dog.

Having REAL behavior problems? Read So Who’s in Charge Here? This is THE single best piece of training advice that I’ve ever read. Please, use it.

Other reasons

Please understand that we are NOT miracle workers. We are ordinary people too. We have jobs, children, families, dogs of our own, and sometimes even outside interests! If you won’t commit the time needed to help your dog — and he’s YOUR dog — why do you expect us to? (No, it’s not our “job.” We don’t get paid.) Think about it.

If you’re moving, can’t find a place to live, getting divorced — the article above covers all of that. We have all been where you are and made it through. If you need some encouragement, supplies or veterinary suggestions, people to socialize with your dog in your new area, etc., THAT we can help with.

We do not have a long list of potential homes waiting for dogs. We have a long list of homeless dogs waiting for our foster homes. There are far more rottweilers and pitbulls out there than there are homes for them. If, after reading the above information, you absolutely feel that you MUST find a home for your dog, and have decided that training and housing can’t be accomplished, we will provide you the means to adequately screen applicants for your dog.

In the end, we hope that we can help you keep your dog with your family – where the dog wants to be.