URGENT - DOG ATTACKED PARTNER **Please read OP's latest updates** [edited by MNHQ]

[FlangeBoil]

Hi all, my 6yo JRT has attacked my partner twice this morning. He has recently developed some territorial aggression, and we have to 'coax' him away from his bed each morning. This morning was as normal, but he wouldn't come so we just left him. My partner went to get milk, about 2m away from him, and the dog lunged and has bitten his hand fairly badly. We managed to lock him away whilst we sorted things, and have since boarded a section of the kitchen away so he can get outside but also can't get to us.
Anytime we enter the kitchen he viciously barks. I have a 4yo at home, so this isn't something I can risk.
He has since bitten my partner again when we went to open the back door for him (by leaning over the barrier we've created) and it's really bad - blood everywhere and he is now in a&e.
I cannnot get near the dog. How do I get him to a point where I can get him checked out - or as I'm probably denying to myself, put to sleep..?
I'm in absolute bits - I just need advice please urgently.

To note - I can't get a vet to come to him, I have already called around

• [Note from MNHQ: We've already edited the title to ask people to read the OP's updates before responding (just click on the See All tab). As that doesn't seem to have worked, we feel the need to explain here in the opening post that the OP's dog has been put to sleep by now as he was found to be suffering from a brain tumour. The OP is obviously in pieces about this so please be sensitive when responding.]

Poor you OP. At least he won't suffer now. Hope your partner is OK.

💕I'm so sorry

So sorry OP, it has been a terrible time for you. Am pleased the police were able to deal with him kindly.
He must have been very frightened and confused but can now rest quietly without pain.

As someone else said it could be that he's in pain or maybe even has a brain growth or something to do with hormones.

Good to get him checked out, but absolutely keep him away from everyone until it's sorted. Have you a garden you can put a little kennel in?

You did everything right. You acted with such strength, compassion and effort even though it was such a painful situation. Well done on caring for your beautiful dog until the end. Much love to you and your family

Oh you poor love, so sorry for your loss. Hope your DP is healing now.

Look after each other X

I'm so sorry to hear that. Soar high little one. 💕

I'm so sorry. I wondered about a brain tumor when reading your post yesterday because a similar situation happened to my brothers dog and his was a brain tumor too.

Heart breaking, I'm so sorry.

You handled this so well, for your dog and your humans. 💐

Poor little puppy. I am so sorry for your loss. I think you handled the situation brilliantly under the circumstances.

Ah so sorry to hear this OP, so upsetting for you. You did the kindest thing for your dog though

The Police dog handlers seemed very good, here..not using a pole catcher on him, but coaxing him out with ham..well done to them.
They are generally dog lovers, and will do the best they can for a dog , as in this situation.

I agree, so sad, he couldn’t have helped what he was doing.
God bless you and your family for caring enough to do the right thing and I’m glad you got to say a peaceful and kind goodbye.
The photo of his paw has made me cry.
Wishing you all well xx

So sorry, OP. I know it's shit, but you did the kindest thing for your lovely boy.

I'm so sorry OP. Poor lad. You've done the right thing and he is at peace now.

So sorry OP 🐾

@FlangeBoil I’ve just seen this and I’m so sorry about the loss of your Ddog …
A similiar thing happened with my childhood dog .. a cocker spaniel who started being aggressive and guarding objects .. culminating in her attacking me and I was left with a scarred face .. she turned out to have a brain tumour as well ..
it wasn’t her fault and I broke my heart when she was PTS .. I hope you are ok 💐

At least read the op's posts even if you don't read the whole thread 🙄

So sorry for your loss 💐 bless him, he is at peace now and out of all pain and discomfort. I'm glad you got to give him a cuddle and say your goodbyes. Remember the good times and look after yourself lovely.

I’m sorry OP and sad that my guess at what was wrong was correct. I’m afraid the behaviour shouted brain tumour to me ( I’ve seen it before. )
You were not to know, they can present in different ways and you have done the kindest thing for your dog. He has no more distress.
Be kind to yourself and take some time to grieve. 💐

Bless him. Poor boy and poor you. At least you know the reason now.

My condolences. You have done all the right and loving things. He will not have to suffer. xx

I am so very sorry. Almost exactly the same thing happened with my Mum and Dad’s beloved dachshund. Out of the blue she became extra possessive of her bed and then progressed to snapping. Being a long bodied dog the vet assumed her back was hurting and she was on painkillers and anti inflammatories but she got worse and worse and finally bit my Dad so badly he nearly lost a finger. She too had a brain tumour.

@FlangeBoil so sorry of the outcome and it wasn’t something that could be cured. I know how upsetting it is to lose a dog. Try to find some peace in that the poor wee soul wasn’t being aggressive because of you, they were just really poorly. You did the right thing ❤️

So sorry for your loss.