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Understand the situation
We discuss what has led to this point, your circumstances, your dog’s history, health, behaviour and everyday needs.
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Thoughtful rehoming support
Sometimes love means letting go.
A thoughtful goodbye. A fresh start. Personal support through a difficult decision, with the dog, their current owner and their future family all in mind.
Talk through your situation
No judgement
You don’t have to face this alone.
Rehoming a dog is rarely an easy decision. Perhaps your circumstances have changed, your dog needs more time or support than you can give, or despite your best efforts, life together simply isn’t working out.
Guilt, sadness, fear and uncertainty can all weigh heavily. Will your dog miss you? What if you regret your decision? How can you know you’ve tried everything?
At Hondersteuning, there is room for those questions and feelings. We listen without judgement, explore the options and help you make a considered decision. We cannot promise that saying goodbye won’t hurt, but we can help you approach it responsibly.
Another way forward
There’s a more supported way to rehome.
An online listing, a Facebook post or contacting a rescue centre are often the first options people consider. But you don’t have to find, assess and prepare a new home for your dog on your own.
Hondersteuning helps create an honest profile of your dog, identify and assess potential adopters, arrange introductions and plan a careful handover. Enthusiasm alone isn’t enough: does the family’s experience, home life and expectations genuinely suit this dog?
You remain involved in decisions as the current owner, with professional guidance throughout. Shelters and rehoming organisations can also be valuable partners when that is right for the dog.
Explore the options first
Is rehoming really the best option?
Not every difficult situation has to end in rehoming. In our initial consultation, we explore what is happening and whether there are realistic alternatives.
VERKENNEN
Consider alternatives
Where practical, we consider training, changes to daily routines, additional support or other ways to improve the situation.
Geen druk, wel eerlijk advies. Soms is samen verder werken een goede optie. Soms is een ander thuis de meest verantwoorde keuze. We bespreken beide mogelijkheden open.
From first conversation to fresh start
How does the rehoming process work?
Every dog and family is different. Depending on your circumstances, our support may include these four stages.
KENNISMAKEN
Getting to know your dog
We look at temperament, behaviour, health, past experiences, routines, strengths and areas needing support. This helps us understand what kind of home would suit your dog.
VOORBEREIDEN
Preparing for the transition
Where helpful, we work on practical skills such as relaxed walks, settling, checking in with a handler and coping with everyday distractions. Training is never used to hide problems.
VERBINDEN
Finding the right home
We help with your dog’s profile, finding and assessing potential adopters, arranging introductions and deciding whether the match is right.
BEGELEIDEN
Handover and follow-up
We help plan the transition, share relevant information and can support the new family as they build routines, trust and continue training.
People matter, too
Space for feelings, even after the decision.
Our support goes beyond practical arrangements. We also make room for fears, possible regrets and guilt, so you understand which options were explored and why decisions are being made.
We can agree in advance how to say goodbye, whether to stay in touch with the new family and what updates may follow. We respect the wishes and privacy of both households.
Emotional support here means listening and helping you think through your decision; it is not psychological treatment.
Een verantwoorde herplaatsing betekent niet dat afscheid nemen geen pijn doet. Het betekent dat je met zorg en aandacht hebt onderzocht wat het beste is voor je hond, voor jezelf en voor zijn toekomstige gezin.
Complex behaviour
Support for dogs with serious behaviour challenges.
We do not automatically rule out supporting dogs with fear, aggression, reactivity or a bite history. These cases do, however, require extra care, clear safety arrangements and a realistic assessment of what is possible.
Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend a veterinarian or veterinary behaviour specialist, a longer training programme, stricter requirements for adopters or collaboration with a specialist rescue organisation.
We are transparent about the limits of our expertise. Veterinary diagnosis and medical decisions belong with qualified professionals. Not every dog can be safely or responsibly rehomed, and we cannot guarantee a placement or timeline.
Clear, transparent support
Support packages & prices
These are indicative package prices. During the initial consultation, we discuss what support is needed and feasible, and agree on the exact scope before starting.
Rehoming consultation
€ 149
Initial consultation, preliminary behaviour assessment, discussion of alternatives and tailored advice.
Preparing for rehoming
Vanaf € 349
Assessment, training plan and an agreed number of one-to-one training sessions.
Full rehoming support
Vanaf € 495
Preparation, dog profile, agreed support with finding and assessing potential adopters, introductions and handover advice.
Training for the new family
€ 150
Optional package of two one-to-one training sessions, which may be paid for by the previous owner.
All prices include VAT. Additional training, extensive screening, extra introductions, long travel times or extended follow-up are quoted separately in advance. The dog normally stays with their current owner throughout the process; Hondersteuning does not offer boarding or residential care.
Start with a conversation
You don’t have to make this decision alone.
Unsure whether you can still give your dog what they need? Or want to explore carefully what a suitable new home might look like? We’re here to talk it through, without judgement.
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