kayapellijed390
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Stuff happens at your house and at mine. I wouldn't jump to conclusions and think foul play right off the bat or go trying to sue the guy. If you didn't first inspect where your dog was going to be housed and under what conditions I would say you are part to blame. Not saying that the trainer has no fault but you should have known upfront that your dog would be staying in a dirt pen and that there was a risk involved with that. Just about anyway yo house a dog there is at list some risk of them getting out. I once started a dog for a fellow when He came and dropped off the dog I showed him where the dog would be staying and actually physically placed the dog in the pen when he was there visiting with me. Well about five minutes after the fellow leaves the dog starts to freak out about being left and literally jumped up and over my six foot tall welded wire kennel and lit out of the driveway at full speed headed for home. Luckily I was in the yard and saw the whole thing happen. I hopped on a fourwheeler and chased that dog for over a mile and a half before he stopped. Right away I called the owner and told him what had happened, we both decided that we had better keep him on a chain instead. Long story short the dog and I came to terms and by the time he left he was doing an outstanding job and the owner could not have been happier.
My advice is go visit with the trainer and see what he is doing to locate your dog. Check out how he escaped and call all of the local animal shelters. Yes there are some scammers out there who will sell your dog or not take care of them but most guys will take better care of someone elses dog than they do their own. Before you drop a dog off with trainer have them give you a pretty good list of references an check them out. Ask questions about how your dog will be housed and physically investigate the situation when you drop the dog off. I know it sucks but stuff happens. Dogs dig out, chains or cables break, dogs get lost, or hit by cars. Everytime someone lets a dog off a leash whether it be you or a hired trainer that dog's life is in a pretty signifigant amount of danger. If the trainer trully was negligent or stole your dog fine go ahead and burn or crucify them. But if it was just a freak thing and they really did all they could to insure your dogs safety well then swallow that painful pill and move on. I sure hope your dog turns up safe real soon. Best of luck.
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