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My dog has bitten again. Advice please.

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mumnosbest · 28/10/2015 08:44

Please don't judge, I am not an experienced dog owner and have probably made several mistakes but want to do the best for my dog and my family.

I have a 2yr old JRT/German Sheppherd X. He is very smart, loyal but a real live wire. A year ago, he got out and when he came back my mother held his color to bring him inside but he bit her hand. It was a deep bite but we put it down to him being young and wanting to be out. I did take him to the vets and had him checked over. There were no physical reasons for his aggression and the vet said he was just young and asserting himself. We have been quite wary ever since and he is strong willed, posessive and gives warning growls. He also doesn't like a lot of fussing which my children know.

Last night my DS had a friend stop over. I shut the dog in the kitchen (where he always sleeps) and took my younger children up to bed. Shortly after I heard a snarl and a scream. The boys had gone to get a drink and the friend had put his face to the open crate door to fuss the dog (my dog does know the boy). Sorry if I'm rambling but my dog bit the boy's cheek. He then lay back down as if nothing had happened. I have reported all this and no further action has been taken, however I'm left with a dog that I cannot trust or keep.

I don't know what to do next. Is it possible to rehome a dog like this? Where would I even start? I honestly feel he would make a loyal pet to someone more experienced and confident and without children. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA

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mumnosbest · 06/02/2016 10:18

I wanted to update all those who gave me really useful advice a few months ago. It took a couple of months and looked hopeless at some points but we finally managed to find a rehoming centre that could help. They were great and very professional, assessing my dog at home and agreeing that in the right home and with training my dog could have a future. Just before Christmas he was moved to a foster home and they loved him so much they have decided to keep him. They are experienced owners in an all adult house and my dog looks really happy in pictures I have seen.

In short a happy ending for my pooch and a little bit of hope for anyone in a similar situation.

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Dieu · 06/02/2016 10:24

Great news and thanks for the update! A happy ending for him ... and peace of mind for you. Result!

AnUtterIdiot · 06/02/2016 10:27

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Floralnomad · 06/02/2016 10:48

Excellent !

Tableandchairs1234 · 06/02/2016 11:05

Brilliant news!

greatscott81 · 06/02/2016 18:46

This is not a dangerous dog - it's a badly handled dog. You have brought a working dog into a home, which has, I'm afraid to say, limited knowledge of how to handle it. The dog needs behavioural lessons - and the vet should have advised that on your visit. The incidents you have mentioned are calling cards for most untrained dogs - being grabbed by a collar and being backed into a crate. That said, I would be livid if my child went a friend's house and was bitten by a dog so you either need to re-home or take to a dog trainer immediately.

greatscott81 · 06/02/2016 18:47

sorry - just saw this was an old story! great news!

PooDogMillionaire · 06/02/2016 23:18

Absolute fucking madness on this thread!

Genuinely shocked one poster could only muster 'poor dog'.

Another, 'number one rule never ever approach a dogs crate'. We have three dogs and if anyone risked getting bitten in the face for approaching the dog's crate the dog would be out on its ear.

slp72 · 03/10/2019 12:47

Hi. I know this was quite a while ago but can I ask what you did with your dog in the end, did you manage to rehome him? Thank you x

AsahiGo · 03/10/2019 16:13

First of all Flowers I feel for you!

I haven't read all the posts yet so I'll do that and come back!

AsahiGo · 03/10/2019 16:14

haaa just noticed what an old thread this is - nvm!

missbattenburg · 03/10/2019 16:15

Old thread @asahigo - this little dog went to a new home three and a bit years ago where (hopefully) he's still enjoying himself Smile

missbattenburg · 03/10/2019 16:15

cross post

AsahiGo · 03/10/2019 17:06

ahhh ok lol. fingers crossed then!

Booboostwo · 03/10/2019 19:57

ZOMBIE and why didn’t you even read the update?!!!

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