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

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FlangeBoil · 22/05/2024 10:37

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.]
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takemeawayagain · 23/05/2024 20:59

Oh OP, I saw the photo and thought you were going to say he had something wrong with his paw that explained his behaviour. It's so sad but at least you know what caused the change in him.

whyhavetheygotsomany · 23/05/2024 21:00

I am so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now and I'm sure he had a wonderful life with you and your family. He was very loved I could tell from your posts. 💐💐💐

PleaseStopEatingMyStuff · 23/05/2024 21:04

I'm so sorry too OP.
At least you know his aggression wasn't down to you or anything anyone had done, he was probably as confused by his outbursts as you all were.
I'm pleased he had such a good life with you. To be so loved and valued is wonderful, you gave him such a good life.
All the best to you all.

Atethehalloweenchocs · 23/05/2024 21:07

I am so glad the police were so helpful, and so sorry for your loss. But it is much the best for him, the poor little fellow. So glad you got to say your goodbyes.

Clearinguptheclutter · 23/05/2024 21:14

I’m so sorry OP. The fact that he was poorly means that really, there was no other option so I hope that’s some comfort.
he was a beautiful dog.

size4feet · 23/05/2024 21:16

Mangococktail · 22/05/2024 10:43

The vet is correct. A dangerous dog is a police / RSPCA issue not a vet one.

What does the RSPCA do that a vet wouldn't do?

Justlovedogs · 23/05/2024 21:16

@FlangeBoil sending you and your family lots of love and unmumsnetty hugs tonight. So sad, but at least you found there was a reason for the change in temperament. It's hard to lose a dog in any circumstances, so thinking of you all tonight. You definitely did the right thing. 😢

size4feet · 23/05/2024 21:18

@PalePurplePumpkin

So he took him to a vet then to see what was up?
Wgat a peculiar thing to say. I'm pretty sure people don't take other people's dogs to the vet

theholesinmyapologies · 23/05/2024 21:21

Sorry for your loss. :(

FranticFrankie · 23/05/2024 21:29

Condolences OP and family
Obviously a well-loved lad- gorgeous pic x

Cherrysoup · 23/05/2024 21:30

I’m so sorry, what a horrible thing to happen.

PalePurplePumpkin · 23/05/2024 21:45

size4feet · 23/05/2024 21:18

@PalePurplePumpkin

So he took him to a vet then to see what was up?
Wgat a peculiar thing to say. I'm pretty sure people don't take other people's dogs to the vet

It's more peculiar that you're picking up on a post made before the OP stated her partner doesn't live with her, and that it was just her dog and not theirs together.

TheShellBeach · 23/05/2024 21:48

I'm another one who has been thinking of Donut all day.
Flowers

Abi86 · 23/05/2024 21:59

You handled this fantastically well, OP. 💐

64andcruising · 23/05/2024 22:04

This could be resource guarding. It can start small ie a toy or its bed or food and expand out. I heard of a family banished to upstairs by a dog whose resource guarding started over food and just expanded to more and more of the house. There are ways to deal with it but with a small child in the house it might be better to surrender the dog to a charity [[preferably one that isn’t gung ho about euthanasia] where behaviourists can work out what’s going on. It could be pain driven as suggested previously but for safety’s sake I think get the dog away from the family.

TheFormidableMrsC · 23/05/2024 22:05

64andcruising · 23/05/2024 22:04

This could be resource guarding. It can start small ie a toy or its bed or food and expand out. I heard of a family banished to upstairs by a dog whose resource guarding started over food and just expanded to more and more of the house. There are ways to deal with it but with a small child in the house it might be better to surrender the dog to a charity [[preferably one that isn’t gung ho about euthanasia] where behaviourists can work out what’s going on. It could be pain driven as suggested previously but for safety’s sake I think get the dog away from the family.

The dog has been put to sleep. It had a brain tumour.

rainbowunicorn · 23/05/2024 22:09

64andcruising · 23/05/2024 22:04

This could be resource guarding. It can start small ie a toy or its bed or food and expand out. I heard of a family banished to upstairs by a dog whose resource guarding started over food and just expanded to more and more of the house. There are ways to deal with it but with a small child in the house it might be better to surrender the dog to a charity [[preferably one that isn’t gung ho about euthanasia] where behaviourists can work out what’s going on. It could be pain driven as suggested previously but for safety’s sake I think get the dog away from the family.

Really? You didn't think to read the OPs posts or even any of the other posts on the thread that was started 36 hours ago.

Getonwitit · 23/05/2024 22:14

FlangeBoil So sorry you lad was poorly. At least you know he couldn't help his behaviour these last few weeks. Flowers

64andcruising · 23/05/2024 22:16

So sick of toxic, kneejerk, playground level nastiness on social media. No I didn’t realise the dog had been pts.

JuliaLivilla · 23/05/2024 22:20

@FlangeBoil Thanks for letting us know. You have my deepest thoughts and sympathies. I know what a heartbreaking situation it is.

Rattenbury · 23/05/2024 22:22

So sorry for your loss - you have been in my thoughts today. Rest in peace Donut 🐾

ThankYouAgainAgain · 23/05/2024 22:28

I'm so sorry that this happened, but well done for handling it so well. You are a good dog owner and a great Mum. Flowers

Your dog sounds like such a lovely one and I'm sure will be so missed.

Italianita · 23/05/2024 22:34

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TheFormidableMrsC · 23/05/2024 22:34

64andcruising · 23/05/2024 22:16

So sick of toxic, kneejerk, playground level nastiness on social media. No I didn’t realise the dog had been pts.

Nobody was being nasty, but you didn't read the updates and everybody is trying to comfort OP so your comment was unhelpful. Obviously you didn't mean any harm.

WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 23/05/2024 22:34

Or at least read the OPs posts.