https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:18:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rehoming-our-dog-how-to-make-transition-with-5-year-old#post-2619706 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:55:55 +0000 Truth Bombs 2619706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would tell him the truth. The dog needs a family who has more time to give him the exercise and attention he needs. You still love the dog, and it's sad to say goodbye, but because you love him, you want him to be where he's happy. I think a 5 year old can grasp that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rehoming-our-dog-how-to-make-transition-with-5-year-old#post-2619704 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:53:32 +0000 erinbaderin 2619704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about hiring somebody to come over and take him for a walk during the day? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/rehoming-our-dog-how-to-make-transition-with-5-year-old#post-2619683 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 18:08:49 +0000 mrstilly 2619683@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh and I have decided to find a new home for our 3 year old lab. I'm heartbroken, but I think it's best for him. I used to run 5-6 days a week and had time in my schedule to frequent the dog park. Between injury and a second child, I'm not running for the foreseeable future. It's not about baby no 2, but it was a very rough pregnancy and recovery and it's going to take a while to run again. Running with me was his main exercise. Both my and dh's schedules have changed also, and I no longer have time before work to take our dog to the dog park. And now at least three days a week he's home alone for 10+ hours due to dh's work schedule. This wasn't a change we expected.<br /> We love him and he is well taken care of, but I know he wants and needs more exercise and attention. He is a very social and high energy dog. </p> <p>Ds usually is pretty indifferent to him. Sometimes he's really lovey and gives him treats and hugs, and other times he says he's a bad dog and wants him to get away. </p> <p>How do I approach this with ds? I think he will be sad but not devastated. He just really doesn't seem that bonded with him. If he was I Think we'd work harder to try to change things, though I'm not sure how. </p> <p>How much do we involve him in the process? Any advice is appreciated. </p>