Need help with my great dog

[amiem]

Hello. I recently had a baby and find myself unable to care for my dog at the moment. I had originally planned to have a nanny who would walk him twice a day but she quit – the day before I was to return to work! :( I had to scramble to put my daughter in daycare and it is so expensive I can no longer afford to pay a dog walker.

I’m looking for someone that would be willing to walk him (mornings before 7am or evenings between 4 and 8pm), or who would want to take him in for a stretch of time (a few weeks or a few months). (We live near Westwood Village.)

He’s a black lab mix and a 90lb lap dog. He craves love and attention and will want to cuddle and be near whoever takes him in. He’s almost 5 years old so not the bundle of energy he used to be, but he is still very active. He’d be a great running partner, or would love for someone to just throw the ball and play fetch or go swimming.

He is very well trained and has never, ever chewed anything up. I give him free reign of the house while I’m gone and nothing has ever happened. And he’s a great guard dog! Anyone who takes him in should be aware that he does have aggression towards un-neutered male dogs. He didn’t get neutered until he I adopted him at 2 years old and I think he’s just got too much testosterone in him. He’s also not great in big pack situations so I don’t take him to dog parks. He’s great with one or two dogs if he gets to know them, and he’s great with little dogs and cats. He gets along great with larger dogs if they aren’t super alpha, and he loves to play.

I want to stress that I want to get him back. If I was going to give him up entirely I would return him to the rescue organization I got him from. I’m just looking for a temporary solution until I can give him the exercise and attention he deserves. If it’s feasible logistically, I’d love to visit him once in awhile while someone is taking care of him for me. I’m also willing to pay for his food, treats and vet care.

You can see pictures of him here: https://plus.google.com/photos/111126699506241206284/albums/6000708213793223921

If you think you’d be able to welcome Barkley into your home temporarily, even if it’s just for a month or two, please contact me at amiemarston@gmail.com

Thank you!

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