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.]

my deleted reply was to @Jillybloop393 asking if they were ok or needed help not being able to read the thread title asking to read the whole thread. No idea why that was deleted but theirs stood. HTH.

@FlangeBoil Your pictures posted are gorgeous and your love is clear for all.

I'm starting to believe that I did right by him, as hard as it was, but it is still by far the hardest thing I've ever done.

You absolutely did the right thing by him, there wasn't any viable alternative. I don't think many vets will even try to treat brain tumour in dogs as it's such complex surgery and with a fairly low chance of a long or good life afterwards.

Even the 'supervet' doesn't offer surgical removal, but week sometimes offer radiotherapy. I can't imagine that would have been an option for donut given how aggressive his tumour made him. Even then the prognosis is poor.

Also, after having a young child who did have that surgery, the recovery is so long and difficult that I wouldn't put a pet through it.

You did all you could do. The only question really is when to PTS with that diagnosis, and circumstances sadly showed you that you were at that point 😞

He's a gorgeous dog!
I'm so sorry for your loss.

FFS RTFT or at least pay some heed to the title!

WTF?
This dog died yesterday. He was PTS.
WHICH YOU'D HAVE KNOWN IF YOU'D RTFT.

You did the bravest thing for your boy. When you're given those options, it's so hard to choose the kindest one. But you gave him a wonderful life and a dignified end. If only more dog owners were as responsible and kind as you and your family. He was a very lucky pup.

Didn't want to read and run. Just wanted to send you a virtual hug. Sleep tight Donut xx

I have read all of your posts and I just wanted to say that I am so sorry this has happened.
I can’t begin to imagine the pain and upset you must all be feeling.
I know what Donut did was wrong, but you did the right thing to get him checked out.

Take your time and choose the right words for your DD. I also hope your DP is ok after being bitten.
I know my words cannot take away your pain but I am thinking of you all and sending you much love. X

Aww he looks so sweet. You absolutely did do right by him and the fact that it was such a hard decision shows how much you loved him. I’m happy to hear that the police were experienced and compassionate with him.

Really sad to read sorry to hear op. My mother had to put her rescue to sleep last week and was in similar position. Dog started becoming aggressive to partner and she couldn’t risk it with grandchildren and him being a large shepherd mix. He wasn’t part of my household but around us for nearly three months and even wore a party hat at my son’s birthday. Really sad. No diagnosed health issues either

RIP little Donut. Big hugs to you and your family.

Poor little lamb. I'm so sorry.

Hi everyone.

Things are feeling a little better, marginally of course, but I'm not constantly crying which is a positive. DD is at her dad's until tomorrow so just DP and I. We had a lovely restaurant booked for lunch today but I just wasn't in the mood, it somehow feels wrong to enjoy things right now, so we've cancelled and had a nice brunch at home. He's just suggested we go to a pub tonight for a few, but honestly, I'm not keen on the idea. We have a purpose built pub in the garden and I'd sooner invite a couple of close friends round for drinks & pool/darts here so if my social battery runs out, I can just head back into the house alone. Might suggest this as an alternative.

I know things will get easier, but it's still a little bleak right now.

Thanks again for the tremendous support you have all shown - it's been invaluable ❤️

@FlangeBoil I am so sorry for you, it must have been a really traumatic time for you. It is awful to lose a much loved pet, look after yourself.

You just intimated someone might have a brain tumour just because they haven’t read the thread properly. Really nasty and thoughtless comment. Just because you are behind a keyboard doesn’t mean you need to be so cruel.

In fact I'm not engaging in this. OP has lost her dog, if you want to tell me off feel free to PM me, otherwise let's not derail what should be a thread of support.

@FlangeBoil My previous dog (I have another now) had a brain tumour too. Takes them far too soon and i'm so sorry for your loss.
There is never an upside to losing a dog, but at least you have some peace knowing the root of the behaviour and that it wasnt his fault or within his control. You did the right thing for him x

I’ve said what needed to be said. Hopefully you’ll be nicer going forward.

It's hard to lose a pet, but it was the right thing to do, he wouldn't have got better.
You were nice dog-parents

So sorry for your loss. It's never easy making the right decision for them but you have done & for the right reasons. Your little fur baby is at peace now so please remember him as the lovely little dog he was before his behaviour changed through no fault of his own.

So sorry for your loss OP 😔

I doubt anyone is still following this, however if anyone does check back, 3 months to the day Donut passed, I had a little tattoo in his honour. DD kisses it when she misses him, and honestly it makes me feel like I'm close to him once again.

Not healed, still devastated, but making progress.