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What is the knidest way to rehome my beagle?

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Poppyscock · 24/02/2009 09:38

We have to get rid of her but I dont want to sell her and just have her going to someone who might not take care of her.

What is the best way to do it?

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:52

I agree, mutt. But I do think though that it sounds like the best thing for the dog but please be honest to where you take it.

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:52

Loads of people have told you the dog did nothing wrong.

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Quattrocento · 25/02/2009 21:53

Don't get upset Mutt - think the OP could do with you here. There's more to this than meets the eye ...

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Poppyscock · 25/02/2009 21:53

Hercules - I will explain that she had her teeth on my dds cheek

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Haribosmummy · 25/02/2009 21:54

I have to agree, I really don't think the dog was showing aggression.

I really don't.

I really think you need to re-evaulate whether you want the dog or not.

There are loads of places who will rehome a dog, but PLEASE don't blame a dog for aggression it hasn't shown. It will really harm the dogs chances of finding a loving home.

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:55

I dont get that. If your dog had wanted to bite your dd she would have bitten or at least nipped and marked the skin. As I said I would never have risked this situation arising as if the dog was going to bite you at least have a chance of reading the signals of both your dog and child. Lying teh child on the floor and turning away means you cant see what is happening.

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Poppyscock · 25/02/2009 21:56

I have to be honest with the people that rehome her. She had her teeth on dds cheek, I think a lot of people would have a problem with that TBH.

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:57

You said the dog was still a baby but at 2 years old it's not a puppy anymore. What has it been like in teh past? Have there been other signs that have concerned you? I am assuming not otherwise you wouldnt have had the baby on the floor with the dog surely.

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Haribosmummy · 25/02/2009 21:57

FGS - my 9 month old has 4 teeth and will marrk the skin when he bites a finger.

There is no way on earth that an aggressive dog would have walked away from this. If the dog had wanted to bite, it would have bitten. End of.

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lou33 · 25/02/2009 21:58

there is a netter i know of looking for a dog to take in

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:58

Have you spoken to a vet or a dog behaviourist for advice? Please dont rehome the dog saying it is aggressive without at least seekin professional advice.

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Haribosmummy · 25/02/2009 21:58

BUT, the OP does have the right to not feel she wants a dog anymore - dogs trust are great, IMHO.... just be truthful about the dog, so the dog can find a new, happy, home.

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hertsnessex · 25/02/2009 21:59

Poppyscock, they can show there teeth and place them on you, to show they have strength and COULD kill you but WONT. If your baby was 'scared' or showing fear, the dog may have been doing this.

I think for your own sanity I would get in a dog behaviourist and jst ask a few pointers and what they think.

Your childs welfare and safety is PARAMOUNT, but you also should try your best for the dog aswell.

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 21:59

Yes, I agree. She doesnt want the dog so it's only fair to rehome it to someone who does. But I think she has to be honest.

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Poppyscock · 25/02/2009 22:00

Like I said before, she a lovely little thing and I was shocked when I witnessed this as she has never shown any sign of aggression before

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Quattrocento · 25/02/2009 22:01

Poppy, the dog did NOT bite your DD and did NOT leave a mark. Not one person on this thread thinks that the dog has done anything wrong.

Please, for the dog's sake, examine your behaviour honestly. Only you can judge if you're being irrational - but that's what it looks like from the outside.

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hertsnessex · 25/02/2009 22:01

If you have lost your trust in her then move her on now.

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Doobydoo · 25/02/2009 22:01

Dogs trust..really are fab.You can talk to them about what happened.and they will settle your dog in and observe her for a few weeks till they put her up for rehoming.I can understand your nervousness...but explain to dogs trust.Your dog will have a lovely life and they may decide to place her with someone with no children.But tell them what you saw and they can take it from there.

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lou031205 · 25/02/2009 22:02

But poppy, you said that you are not sure if she did. You also say that your DD was laughing, and that you had been tickling her feet.

This is a puppy, who saw an exciting game, came to join in and play. You turned your back when you knew that you had just geed up your little girl.

If she had hurt your DD in any way, you would know. If nothing else there would be a little redness. She didn't.

How sad for a dog to be taken for rehoming with 'she had her teeth on my DDs cheek', when in actual fact:

"when I turned around I glismed out of the corner of my eye the dogs teeth near my dds cheek, on her cheek I think. DD was laughing and I called the dogs anme straight away and she came and sat back next to me."

Your puppy came back to you straight away when called. Your DD was unhurt, you are not even sure what you saw.

Just be diligent and watchful. Separate the two before they get too excited. Watch for signs that your DD may invade your dog's space.

Teach your DD to be respectful of your dog, also. They learn incredibly quickly. DD2 knows now at 18mo to be gentle with our dog, and to use a flat hand to stroke him.

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lou33 · 25/02/2009 22:02

the netter i am thinking of doesnt have small children

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willowthewispa · 25/02/2009 22:02

Was the dog growling/snarling?

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hercules1 · 25/02/2009 22:04

Lou is right. I have just reread your posts. You saw it out of the corner of your eye and arent even sure the dog had its teeth on her cheek.
I am leaving this thread now, it's really sad.

Please never get another dog again.

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Haribosmummy · 25/02/2009 22:11

More than anything else, I agree with Hercules1. If you do decide to get rid of this dog, please *don't& get another one.

As I think I feel (as most of the other people on this thread feel) that the behaviour displayed by the dog was thoroughly canine.

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Poppyscock · 25/02/2009 22:39

Well I think you cannot control me or what I do so carry on feeling sad, it will change nothing.

If I wish to get another dog I will and your indignation, outrage and sadness means nothing to me

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hercules1 · 26/02/2009 07:52

I guess that's why there should be some sort of laws around dog ownership e.g. having to prove you know what you are doing and are able to handle dogs properly before being allowed to own one .

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