1. Before you decide

Alternatives to consider before giving up your dog

We understand that there are many reasons owners consider giving up their dogs.

Those could be allergy issues, dog behaviour problems, financial concerns, a house move, illness or worries around pregnancy.

These issues don’t necessarily mean you’ll need to give up your dog, though. We have advice and information to help you think through your options.

Finding an alternative

We always advise owners to consider the other options before deciding to give up their dog.

Try our advice tool to explore if there are any alternatives that could help both of you.

Dog advice

How to train your dog to come back when called

How to train your dog to come back when called

How to get your dog's focus and attention

How to get your dog's focus and attention

How to train your dog not to jump up

How to train your dog not to jump up

How to prepare your dog for visitors

How to prepare your dog for visitors

How to stop your dog from stealing

How to stop your dog from stealing

Finding behaviour and training support

Finding behaviour and training support

How to stop your dog barking

How to stop your dog barking

How to find a good dog walker

How to find a good dog walker

Emergency Fund

Emergency Fund

Signs your dog is reactive and what to do if they are

Signs your dog is reactive and what to do if they are

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Talk to our team for friendly advice.

If you are struggling and need to give up your dog, or if you want to speak to someone for advice, we are just a phone call away.

Call us on 0300 303 2188

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Have you explored the alternative options available before giving up your dog?

Other ways we can help

Freedom from domestic abuse for dogs and their owners

Freedom from domestic abuse for dogs and their owners

Freedom is our free and confidential specialist dog fostering service.

Supporting dog owners experiencing homelessness

Supporting dog owners experiencing homelessness

Discover how we support dog owners experiencing homelessness or in housing crisis.

Support for dog owners during the cost of living crisis

Support for dog owners during the cost of living crisis

We’re here to support dogs and their owners however we can during this difficult time.

Frequently-asked questions

I’m thinking about selling my dog or giving them to a friend

If you sell your dog through a website, you won’t know for sure where your dog is going, who’s looking after them, and whether they’ll be loved and cared for. They could even end up in the hands of irresponsible breeders or being exploited at a puppy farm. 

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