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Dog bit

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Sparkle79 · 13/08/2022 18:03

Please settle a family "debate". Say you were brushing your 18 month old dog, they growled, so you stopped but then after a few seconds started brushing them again and they bit your hand and drew blood... Would this be grounds to get rid of the dog or have the dog pts?

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NiceTwin · 13/08/2022 18:07

No.
The dog sent out a warning, the brushing that displeased him was resumed, he followed through on his warning.

Has he been aggressive at any other time?
What breed is he?

BiteyShark · 13/08/2022 18:08

I wouldn't be rehoming or pts.

I would be taking him to the vets as clearly he would have been in pain to have done that.

But then I have desensitised my dog for grooming and he waits for his treats every day after brushing his matted ears (spaniel). Therefore if he reacted like your OP then I know it would be because something was hurting him and he tried to tell me by growling first.

Buildingthefuture · 13/08/2022 18:12

In general for me those are absolutely not circumstances under which I would rehome, let alone PTS a dog. But far more detail is needed. How long have you had this dog? Is it used to being brushed? Is it in pain? In general, what is his/her temperament and (very important) why is that his/her temperament? Has the dog been properly socialised & exercised? Properly trained?? What experience do you have with dogs??

Stellaris22 · 13/08/2022 18:17

I’d be taking it to the vet as it was probably in pain and reacted in the only way it could when you continued something that could have been hurting the dog.

NoSquirrels · 13/08/2022 18:20

No, this would be a PTS scenario.

It could though be a scenario where the dog should be rehomed because it’s clearly communicated something and been ignored, leading to a bite that drew blood - that’s not a warning snap. The person brushing must have ignored other more subtle signs. So perhaps the dog is in the wrong family.

NoSquirrels · 13/08/2022 18:20

NoSquirrels · 13/08/2022 18:20

No, this would be a PTS scenario.

It could though be a scenario where the dog should be rehomed because it’s clearly communicated something and been ignored, leading to a bite that drew blood - that’s not a warning snap. The person brushing must have ignored other more subtle signs. So perhaps the dog is in the wrong family.

Argh! Would NOT be a PTS scenario.

Derbee · 13/08/2022 18:22

It would be a scenario where the idiot who was ignoring signs of distress from the dog, and KEPT brushing them would need an explanation of how to treat animals

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Sparkle79 · 13/08/2022 18:27

Thanks for the responses - I agree with them all.

Dog is not mine, it's a family member's, and other family members believe dog should be rehomed or pts. Glad I'm not the only one who thinks otherwise.

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Sitdowncupoftea · 13/08/2022 18:58

Definitely not.

ShirleyPhallus · 13/08/2022 19:00

It really amazes me that people ignore the warning signs dogs give then are surprised when they react. would be very unfair to PTS in this situation

what breed is the dog out of interest?

sugarspiceplumfairy · 13/08/2022 21:12

No but tbh with owners like that it might be for the best unless they want to rehome it

sunsetsandsandybeaches · 13/08/2022 21:34

Of course it shouldn't be put to sleep.

If it's not your dog, are you in a position to keep it temporarily while it can find a new home with some more sensible owners?

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