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Options for adopting out my dog.
I have a mixed breed dog, about 5 years old. He has been a wonderful dog
for us, but has shown several instances of aggression - some unprovoked. He does not respond well to the vet, or being caged. We have a new baby (common problem here I imagine) and we no longer feel comfortable keeping him. It pains us to get rid of him, but it needs to be done. Question is - anybody know of anywhere in the Sacramento, CA area that may take dogs with slight aggression problems? Generally he has been a very good dog, loves to play frisbee, swim, go for walks, etc... the unfortunate thing is, he really doesn't like to be around other people besides us, and a few of our friends - I'm not sure about his adjustment. Thanks for any information. |
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I have a mixed breed dog, about 5 years old. He has been a wonderful dog
for us, but has shown several instances of aggression - some unprovoked. He does not respond well to the vet, or being caged. We have a new baby (common problem here I imagine) and we no longer feel comfortable keeping him. It pains us to get rid of him, but it needs to be done. If you are unwilling to deal with his aggression problems, the most responsible thing you can do for him is euthanize him. Passing him on to someone else does not reduce your liability for his problems. Most rescue groups won't touch a dog that has known aggression problems as they will lose their liability insurance, be sued, and go under. Doing that to a group that is dedicated to saving lives is a disservice and, IMO, extremely selfish. Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? Perhaps there are people here who can help you work through his aggression, as most aggression issues revolve around a spoiled dog that hasn't learned his place in the universe and thinks he's the sole ruler of all. ~Emily --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.490 / Virus Database: 289 - Release Date: 6/16/2003 |
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I have a mixed breed dog, about 5 years old. He has been a wonderful dog
for us, but has shown several instances of aggression - some unprovoked. He does not respond well to the vet, or being caged. We have a new baby (common problem here I imagine) and we no longer feel comfortable keeping him. It pains us to get rid of him, but it needs to be done. If you are unwilling to deal with his aggression problems, the most responsible thing you can do for him is euthanize him. Passing him on to someone else does not reduce your liability for his problems. Most rescue groups won't touch a dog that has known aggression problems as they will lose their liability insurance, be sued, and go under. Doing that to a group that is dedicated to saving lives is a disservice and, IMO, extremely selfish. Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? Perhaps there are people here who can help you work through his aggression, as most aggression issues revolve around a spoiled dog that hasn't learned his place in the universe and thinks he's the sole ruler of all. ~Emily --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.490 / Virus Database: 289 - Release Date: 6/16/2003 |
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I have a mixed breed dog, about 5 years old. He has been a wonderful dog
for us, but has shown several instances of aggression - some unprovoked. He does not respond well to the vet, or being caged. We have a new baby (common problem here I imagine) and we no longer feel comfortable keeping him. It pains us to get rid of him, but it needs to be done. If you are unwilling to deal with his aggression problems, the most responsible thing you can do for him is euthanize him. Passing him on to someone else does not reduce your liability for his problems. Most rescue groups won't touch a dog that has known aggression problems as they will lose their liability insurance, be sued, and go under. Doing that to a group that is dedicated to saving lives is a disservice and, IMO, extremely selfish. Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? Perhaps there are people here who can help you work through his aggression, as most aggression issues revolve around a spoiled dog that hasn't learned his place in the universe and thinks he's the sole ruler of all. ~Emily --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.490 / Virus Database: 289 - Release Date: 6/16/2003 |
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Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as
yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? Placing a dog yourself is definately NOT the way to go. Do as the last poster suggested. Start making phone calls. One of two things will happen. Either you will find someone who is willing to work with your dog, or should the day come that you need to euthanize, you can take comfort in knowing that you *did* do absolutely everything in your power to re-home him or correct his behavior. Good luck! Lisa |
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Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as
yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? Placing a dog yourself is definately NOT the way to go. Do as the last poster suggested. Start making phone calls. One of two things will happen. Either you will find someone who is willing to work with your dog, or should the day come that you need to euthanize, you can take comfort in knowing that you *did* do absolutely everything in your power to re-home him or correct his behavior. Good luck! Lisa |
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Furthermore, how will you feel if the new home isn't even as responsible as
yours, and a child gets hurt or permanantly scarred? OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? Placing a dog yourself is definately NOT the way to go. Do as the last poster suggested. Start making phone calls. One of two things will happen. Either you will find someone who is willing to work with your dog, or should the day come that you need to euthanize, you can take comfort in knowing that you *did* do absolutely everything in your power to re-home him or correct his behavior. Good luck! Lisa |
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I understand how training *might* help - but when a dog has been
aggressive - with no provication (and some with provication) - no matter how much training he goes thru, I'm still going to be nervous that something could happen at any time.... do you know of any trainer who would absolutly guarentee that a dog would never show any agression ever again? I don't think they can do that. "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... "Lgw1060" wrote in message ... OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? I agree with this, you took on the dog and I feel it is your responsibility to sort out any problems. Maybe people will disagree with me here but if your kids have major problems when they become teenagers for example would you consider dumping them or euthanizing them???? I really feel that if there is nothing medically wrong (I assume this has been ruled out by vet) with your dog then I am sure proper training by a behavourist would sort this out. Please consider giving this a try before euthanizing the dog. Good luck Shell |
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I understand how training *might* help - but when a dog has been
aggressive - with no provication (and some with provication) - no matter how much training he goes thru, I'm still going to be nervous that something could happen at any time.... do you know of any trainer who would absolutly guarentee that a dog would never show any agression ever again? I don't think they can do that. "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... "Lgw1060" wrote in message ... OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? I agree with this, you took on the dog and I feel it is your responsibility to sort out any problems. Maybe people will disagree with me here but if your kids have major problems when they become teenagers for example would you consider dumping them or euthanizing them???? I really feel that if there is nothing medically wrong (I assume this has been ruled out by vet) with your dog then I am sure proper training by a behavourist would sort this out. Please consider giving this a try before euthanizing the dog. Good luck Shell |
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I understand how training *might* help - but when a dog has been
aggressive - with no provication (and some with provication) - no matter how much training he goes thru, I'm still going to be nervous that something could happen at any time.... do you know of any trainer who would absolutly guarentee that a dog would never show any agression ever again? I don't think they can do that. "Mark/Shell" wrote in message ... "Lgw1060" wrote in message ... OK...maybe I'm selfish, but my initial reaction to this is *not* about the one who gets bit (sorry parents), but the responsibility- toward your dog- that a new owner may/may not take once he/she has him. How do you know for sure that when your dog does snap at someone the new owner won't beat the $%^@ out of him? Or dump him on a country road? I agree with this, you took on the dog and I feel it is your responsibility to sort out any problems. Maybe people will disagree with me here but if your kids have major problems when they become teenagers for example would you consider dumping them or euthanizing them???? I really feel that if there is nothing medically wrong (I assume this has been ruled out by vet) with your dog then I am sure proper training by a behavourist would sort this out. Please consider giving this a try before euthanizing the dog. Good luck Shell |
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