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How much is it to get a dog pts

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ncrtc · 29/01/2019 15:17

This is very difficult to do so please be gentle with me, this dog is not my dog, i can't say too much more about it but he is a rare giant breed dog well known for aggression, bred to protect farms, has been kept in a small pen type enclose for 80% of his life. He is 3 years old now.

The owners do not care about him in the slightest, they won't pay for vet care but also will not rehome or try to find a rescue, ive looked into this myself and do understand that it would be extremely difficult to do this with him anyway, he should of been socialised as a puppy, instead he was locked away and occasionally got out to make the owner look good. He is not trained in any way. I've never seen him act aggressively in fact he only ever looks happy when there's company around but due to his breed and the way he's been raised i've been told by a vet not to trust him at all, i have a one year old so taking this dog in is not possible.

I have recently taken him to the vets and paid for this myself because he was not eating, for the vet to tell me that he's depressed and that these breeds are extremely stubborn with training as a puppy, pretty much impossible as an adult, and that the advice would be to put him to sleep. I just want to be able to help and if the best that i can do is to put him out of this miserable existence he's in then so be it. The owners do not care as long as they don't have to pay.

He's 140lb, how much would this be?

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rytonsister · 29/01/2019 20:33

i would agree - i think he needs a chance. (with someone who knows their stuff)

babysharkah · 29/01/2019 20:41

Oh poor boy. Where did they buy him from, was it a breeder (guessing not?). I don't think he deserves to be PTS, he deserves someone who understands him and can look after him.

BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 21:15

You didn't clarify the age/a few years ago question?

The dog will look scruffy if he's kept outdoors, not groomed, washed, properly cleaned out or getting good nutrition and veterinary care.

He has paid slightly more for him than I'd expect. If he came from a responsible, registered breeder, they will want to know if one of their dogs is living like this, possibly take him back, or at least help. You could speak to the Boerboel UK Society - the owner should have papers for him if he paid that much.

You've had some good advice from pps about rescues for similar large/giant breeds, and you should contact them. No one reputable would rehome him without specialist thorough assessment. The dog that the Dog's Trust rehomed, mentioned by a pp, had a sound temperament. The dog you know hasn't had a good start in life, so would be more difficult. But certainly I'd contact the Dog's Trust if the specialist rescues can't help. I'm sure the Dog's Trust would help or advise if at all possible - generally better than the RSPCA at any rate.

BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 21:28

Are you new to mumsnet, OP - this is your first thread and post?

Maneandfeathers · 29/01/2019 21:31

I’ve just remembered about a rescue I know of which deals with a tries to rehabilitate abused large breed dogs (mainly mastiffs/rotties/gsd)

It’s called SHAK and it’s based in Northumberland, it’s a way from you but I’m sure there would be a way to transport him there should they agree to take him.

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ncrtc · 29/01/2019 22:13

Yes i don't know anything specifically such as how long ago he had the dog walker or when he got the dog as it's not my dog and i haven't asked these questions i can speak to the owner tomorrow when i'm at work.

I meant to write in the OP that i've name changed for this post as it's not my pet and i knew i'd have to give more details about the owner and the area we live in for people to be able to help and don't want that to link up to my usual username.

I have written a list of rescues to ring tomorrow, my only issue is not wanting to send him away and stress him out for them to just put him to sleep anyway so i'm going to be as frank as possible with all rescues about his needs, praying for a miracle

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BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 22:17

Just to correct something in your OP - they are not 'well known for aggression' in my view.

MrsJDornan · 29/01/2019 22:21

Poor dog :( I'm glad you are trying to help him op

Doggydoggydoggy · 29/01/2019 22:32

I think the OP maybe meant known for aggression as in being guard dogs maybe?

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ncrtc · 29/01/2019 22:33

I'm sorry i'm not an expert on dogs by any means it's just from what i've read on the internet after looking these dogs up are as i said earlier on either singing the breeds praises or news articles of attacks/deaths, when you type in boerboel and click news on the google tab the majority of stories aren't nice ones

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rytonsister · 29/01/2019 22:34

i would take him if i could be sure he would be ok with my gsd. we have dog training contacts from work.

op keep me in mind before you pts.

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ncrtc · 29/01/2019 22:48

I will do ryton thank you, i'll update tomorrow when i've rang around a few rescues

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CoachBombay · 29/01/2019 22:50

So sad to read this thread. We have a large mastiff, he's nothing but a gentle giant. But he was well socialised as a puppy, is walked frequently and cared for.

He's naturally a guarding dog, but his response to verbal commands means we are confident in controling him.

Can you not contact some mastiff rescues, cano corso rescues may take him as the breed isn't to different.

DustyMcDustbuster · 29/01/2019 23:01

Such a sad story, but horrifying that it’s not that uncommon. Someone buys a dog then has little to nothing to do with it. My rescue beagle is a pedigree, was bought then tied up & kennelled outside. In the end they gave him up to Battersea. He wasn’t socialised, rarely walked. Rescued him 1.5 yrs ago when he was 4. Now he’s such a different dog. BUT, he had never shown any aggression. That’s something you need to establish, as one dog walker seemed to insinuate that.

We used to meet a Boerboel on our walks & he was just so beautiful. A big softie & very affectionate. Sadly, a shit early life can change all that.

Good luck!

SqueakyPigs · 29/01/2019 23:02

Hope you find a suitable outcome, OP. You’re lovely for doing this

BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 23:05

The thing is, OP, some people kill or injure other people and animals, and so do some dogs. There are very sorry stories online about most breeds if you look for them, it's not specific to this breed. As ever, it's the breeders, owners and the way the dogs are raised from birth that is the most significant factor, not breed.

rytonsister · 29/01/2019 23:05

i really think he is worth a shot op.

try breed rescues but do contact me before the pts solution. ive done this before. had an animal that was considered dangerous and actually was a lamb. trainable. daft as a brush.

thats why im a bit reluctant for you to pts at this stage.
not saying he would be the same but i truly htink he is worth the effort to find out.

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ncrtc · 29/01/2019 23:07

Oh sorry BB i forgot to say, the owner does have all of his papers, the owners told me he's kc registered although looking at the papers i didn't have a clue what was going on the dogs name is listed as something really long like three separate names when his name is actually 5 letters so i'm not sure if he is or not tbh, from googling i saw that the breed was recognised by KC in 2004

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rytonsister · 29/01/2019 23:15

That's normal op. Often a dogs Jc name is fancy where they're normal
Name isn't.

My dog is caked Barney but his kc name is something long and fancy!

BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 23:16

It's so lovely, ryton, that you'd like to take him, but I think your GSD would potentially be vulnerable to a Boerboel who is of unknown temperament, hasn't been trained or socialised or lived alongside other dogs - do tread very carefully. I'm not sure I'd risk it.

MrDarcysotherwoman · 29/01/2019 23:28

Well done for all you are doing OP, a very sad situation - there are so many rescues around, I'm hopeful someone specialised in the breed will rehome. People like this should be banned from having animals. Hmm

BBInGinDrinking · 29/01/2019 23:38

In that case, OP, although I can't personally vouch for them, I'd give Boerboel UK Society a call, and also see if you can identify the breeder. Please don't rehome him yourself, and do all you can to prevent him being sold on online. Good luck with the breed type/large dog rescues (maybe include Dogue de bordeaux rescue also). I think there's hope for him. The eyes have it - he doesn't look a happy chap at all.

Aridane · 30/01/2019 07:04

Are you new to mumsnet, OP - this is your first thread and post?

OP has nam changed- but so what if she were new. Everyone was a new poster once!

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ncrtc · 30/01/2019 11:09

okay so when i've checked on him this morning and watched him trying to poo for five minutes but nothing came out so i'm thinking constipation maybe? and this is why he isn't eating? i've rang the vets and he's booked in tomorrow at a time when they have plenty of nurses and a brave vet to put a finger up his bum!

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rytonsister · 30/01/2019 11:18

You're being very kind - I hope you're getting the money back.

I would not walk him back home thou just in case you see a dog or something he doesn't like - at his size and weight you wouldn't have a chance of holding him. Be careful.

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