Bloody dog just bit dh on the face.

[VivaLeBeaver]

I'm in bits, I really thought things were getting better.

We've done everything, behaviourist, etc. only had the dog since May and he's been aggressive since we got him home. Initially with me and dh, now he's fine with me but still nips dh. Though its always been on the back of the leg before. Dog has always been fine with dd, always.

Dh bent down to pick a Pringles tube up off the floor and says the dog just launched himself at dh. I didn't see it happen, dh is dripping blood.

My head tells me this is the end of the road for the dog.

you have tried Viva and I know you haven't taken this decision lightly.

You can't have the mindset that because the dog is muzzled when you go out; his potential to bite again is limited... What about visitors to your home, are your dd's playdates to be curtailed while the whole family tiptoe round him?
Maryz is right, btw, you can't risk him going to another family.
I always understood a dog is "allowed" one bite, so to speak? Yours has had far too many.

It is horrible, but realistically...you've had professional help in and he's got worse, your options are to live with a dog that will bite and possibly getting worse and worse all the time or to rehome him and pass that time bomb on to someone else.

I think you're doing the right thing as hard as it is.

to pass this dog on to anyone is VERY irresponsible

"It isn't just dh he's bitten though.

He's bitten my mum, my sil, my neighbour and be of dd's friends. All nips rather then bad bites but enough to bruise badly. So I don't think it's just dh he hates....rather he only likes me and dd"

Are you kidding me! how many chances are you going to give this dog?

This is NOT a dilemma. This is an unsafe and unpredictable dog. It needs to go. Permanently.

Bloody disgraceful

Read the thread Calamity, or if you can't be arsed, at least the previous page.

actually I did read the whole thread and then had to step away mid reply and I now see that there has been an update which I missed. It's the right decision, harsh but true.

Oh OP I'm so sorry for you, but I think you made the right decision.

I absolutely love dogs but unfortunately sometimes because the way they were handled as a puppy (or not socialized) can have a massive impact. My neighbour, who's a dog and horse trainer, once had an extremely aggressive dog. Tried everything with him but had to make the same decision as you in the end. It was just not safe. Unfortunately he waited a little too long and the dog attacked his daughter's friend - bit her in the face and she needed 10 stitches. That's when he finally made the decision. The dog had also not been socialized. You really have done the best for your family, as hard as it is.

You made the right decision, but it must still be heartbreaking.

I am really sorry Viva.

Poor you, you must be really upset. At least you know that you really really tried, as did your DH.

So sorry viva, it's a horrible decision to have to make but I think it's the right one

I'll be thinking of you on 7th. My very gentle hound was pts last month at 14 yo. It was a very peaceful end, with absolutely no suffering. He had no idea that it was anything other than a lovely cuddle with the veterinary nurse. Your dog won't suffer - it's just you and your DD that will be sad for a while

FWIW it sounds like the right decision. So sorry for you

I'm so sorry that it's come to this, Viva. Like others have said, this situation is not of your doing. The breeder has been hideously irresponsible, and she is ultimately to blame for the way this dog has turned out. You have gone above and beyond what many owners would do in trying to fix his issues. As heartbreaking as it is, I too think you're doing the right thing :( Big hugs to you and your DD x

I agree re the Kennel Club. It seems unthinkable that this 'breeder' be registered as assured with them. I do hope that you feel up to taking this issue up with them in the strongest possible terms Viva.

Viva - again, I say this with the best of intention and respect for you but also as the mother of a daughter about the same age as your DD. Her reaction to your decision, whilst completely understandable, is not demonstrating the level of emotional maturity required to allow her to contribute appropriately. She is emotionally blackmailing you, not deliberately or even consciously but she's also not being fair nevertheless. My DD does exactly the same, my DS does not, he is a more mature and considered individual.

Anyway, I say again, my deepest sympathies. You have tried very hard for this dog and have given him a few months of a decent life that he might not have received without you. You family should take some small comfort in this in the future.

It shows (with the benefit of hindsight) that you do need to be awfully careful with slightly older dogs from a breeder to check exactly why they are being sold later than usual. There may be a perfectly legitimate reason (eg mine was 10 months old, they'd kept him for show but he developed alopecia - lovely well-socialised dog just a bit bald!) but in this case it does sound like there was some sort of problem - which any responsible breeder would have made you aware of, I'm not blaming you, Viva.

The breeder has already been deriegestered by the kc for a case of lying to two customers who took her to court and won. Which happened in between me first looking for a breeder and getting the dog. I was unaware of it and she obviously wasn't telling.

Christ, Viva. She sounds like a right piece of work

Oh fuck. that really stinks.

(I almost never swear on MN btw but there's no polite response to that)

I'm a professional dog walker. Sadly, it is impossible to guarantee that a dog will never bite again and if your dog bit a child, member of public etc, you could end up with a dreadful situation.

If you have tried absolutely everything then I think you will have to euthanase

As a child, my beloved dog was put down for the same reason and, yes, it was just awful.

A dog can cause such severe injuries :(. Your only other option would be to muzzle it at all times.

I suggest you call a few trainers again and also speak to your vet.

Good luck Vera.

Sorry, just seen update and read through thread properly.

If the dog has bitten several people, then you have made the right decision. Very sad and distressing and disgusting of the breeder

I just can't believe I was fooled by her.

If you Google her she was president of the UK breed club, has won crufts etc, seemed the top breeder. I travelled 4 hours as I thought she was the best. She's written articles on the breed...