Sorry if it started a bit of a slanging match, not my intention mate and I wish you all the best and better still for the dog.
My take as a shooter as well as dog pack owner is; if I didn't get on with a rifle, I'd get a variation on my fac and change it. I just feel dogs being flesh and blood, with attachment to their owners (love? thats another subject altogether) shouldn't be treated the same.
As I said, all the best to dog and new owner!
Ps, if no-one comes forward with £400, I've just lost a faithful dog and there's room in my pack again for a valued member