I'm rejecting my dog.

[sumbirdy]

I would suggest placing her in another home or rescue. More than likely dobermans just aren't the dog for you. You should probably do some research about smaller/less high maintanence (sp?)/less energized dogs. There's gotta be one out there that suits your lifestyle. But always research a breed of dog before you buy or adopt.
Another good choice: mixed breeds! There's so many out there that need homes and many are laid back dogs who don't need tremendous amounts of excercise or training. It also sounds to me like you need an older dog. One who's more laid back and has all of his training/socialization and most of his puppiness has calmed down.
If you do decide to place your doberman elsewhere please find a good and loving home that are willing to take care of her needs.

[cyber-sibes]

It does sound like maybe you should think about rehoming her. Not going out, even just for a walk for two weeks, has to be torture for a 13 month old Dobie. Love her as you may, it's not fair to her. It sounds like you have other issues going on, perhaps now is not the best time to try raising a young dog.

[mike001]

You do sound done in. could you be going through a bout of depression and are mistaking i for no energy. Maybe a check up would be the first thing to look into (for yourself). I agree with everyone, Dobes are high energy dogs, but they also need an alpha to look up to. Taking walks might just not be enough for the pup. Is there an enclosed area somewhere where you could bring her to play ball and let her run? an unused school field, or rink? You also need some hlp learning how to cope and handle the dog....have you looked into training classes? You will learn a lot and so will your dog, plus they're lots of fun. Anywhere that you could take her swimming and throw a ball in for her to retreive?
It would be such a shame to have to rehome the dog. Dobes are very sensitive and are mostly one owner dogs. If you just can't find feelings for this dog then you would have no choice but to find her a home with someone who will give her what she craves most....love.

[lizbud]

People here have given some thoughtful & honest replies & I don't really
have anything different to say but, I would ask you what was it about this
dog that prompted you to take her home anyway? Also, did you know
anything about this breed before?