Anyone want a labradoodle puppy?

[Evelyn Song]

I know it's really bad to say this, but I am thinking of giving away my labradoodle puppy I just got last week. I am a medical student in PA and my boyfriend works from home, so we thought we would be able to handle a puppy since he is home all the time. However, we are too young and naive, the puppy requires a lot more work and responsibility than we originally thought. I haven't been to any classes in the past few days and my boyfriend also hasn't been getting much work done at home. The puppy is doing pretty well with potty training and crate training and he actually slept through all the nights that he's here, but with medical school and tests, I really don't think we can handle him anymore. We were both too naive and didn't think a puppy would require this much work.

We got him from a very highly recommended breeder in OH. His Mom is a labradoodle and his dad is a standard poodle. He has received a lot of socialization and doesn't growl when we take away his food or play with his tail and ears. I am positive that he will make an excellent addition to the family, but we just don't have the time and we don't want to neglect him. 

If you or you know someone who would like a really good and smart labradoodle puppy, please let me know! I would love to find Pepper a better home. We can also give you the crate and food we bought for him, plus all his toys. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

To be very honest, I agree that you and your boyfriend are not ready for the kind of commitment a puppy requires, but if your breeder is indeed a reputable breeder, your purchase contract requires you to contact the breeder before you can transfer ownership. Most likely, your breeder will take him back. 

[Evelyn Song]

Yeah I emailed my breeder earlier. Waiting for her reply. I did find a family who's willing to take him though. They have a bigger house and kids old enough to play and take care of Pepper. I feel so guilty sending him away though, sigh :(

[F, Calla & Luca]

Pepper is a gorgeous pup and if the breeder doesn't take him back I am sure the DRC will find him a good home.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yes, rehoming through a reputable doodle rescue group like DRC or IDOG is the safest thing for your puppy in the event that the breeder will not take him back. However, I know that you paid about $2000 for him, and I'm guessing you'd like to try to get that back. 

Pepper is not even the age yet that most breeders first let their puppies go home, so there is absolutely no reason the breeder could not take him back and resell him. If she doesn't, she's not a responsible breeder.

[Evelyn Song]

Yeah I emailed my breeder earlier. Waiting for her reply. I did find a family who's willing to take him though. I dont really care about the money. I just want to find a good family for Pepper. They have a bigger house and kids old enough to play and take care of Pepper. I feel so guilty sending him away though, sigh :(

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The most important thing in choosing a new home for him is not how big their house is or whether they have kids to play with him, but whether they are experienced in owning puppies and dogs. 

First time dog owners and people with young children make up the vast majority of those who relinquish their dogs to rescues and shelters. Experienced, long-time dog owners do not. This is why rescues generally will not adopt to first-time owners or families with young kids. That's not to say that there are not many great first time owners or great dog owners with kids, but you do not want this puppy to have to go through another change of household, so it's really important if you are the one choosing his new home to get it absolutely right this time around. You also don't want him to end up as a stud dog in a puppy mill. 

You want someone who has experience in raising puppies, and preferably someone who has owned large sporting breeds like Retrievers or Standard Poodles. Someone who has a proven track record of caring for a dog throughout his entire lifetime. It might also be nice for him to have another older dog in the home. 

[Evelyn Song]

I see. Thank you so much for the suggestions! A friend of mine knows a family who has a goldendoodle and they would love to have another doodle puppy. She's very interested, so I will see how it goes after talking to her more.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

The fact that they already have a goldendoodle is positive. Make sure that their current dog is spayed or neutered and that they will do the same for the puppy.

But wait to talk to your breeder first. Her health warranty may not be transferable if you rehome him yourself. 

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

How far is PA from Chicago??? (Just joking...sort of... lol)

[Lynda Kamrath]

If your breeder will not take him for rehoming, the best way to go is through IDOG or DRC.  They can find an excellent home for your puppy, but you will not get any money back.  Your breeder will probably give you some kind of refund, especially if she can rehome and she probably can.  You are very smart to realize that you are not ready for this type of commitment.  It really is a lot of work.  If I was closer, I would take him in a minute.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Actually, someone speak for me.  Recommend me.  I'm serious.  I'll go get him tomorrow morning. I can be there in by noon. I'm ready for a puppy

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

That would be wonderful for Pepper. :)