tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post4436265680843763180..comments2023-05-13T01:35:55.952-06:00Comments on saffrondaisy: About the dogDeirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302374456833324866noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-3554935048384995692011-07-06T14:10:00.797-06:002011-07-06T14:10:00.797-06:00I am so sorry. As someone who has worked at four ...I am so sorry. As someone who has worked at four different not-for-profit animal shelters, volunteered at two others, taught obedience school and attended dozens of trainings, I can tell you that you have helped both the sheltering organization and the dog by having her in your home and learning so much about her. It will not help anyone, especially the dog, if she actually bites someone. <br />More and more people are willing to take on dogs and work through issues. But the dog and the family must be a good match to begin with. A dog with your dog's issues, is probably never going to be a good match for an active household.<br />We had to euthanize one of our dogs last year for unpredictable behavior. For a variety of reasons she was not a candidate for being rehomed. It sucked. But it was the right thing to do.<br />From your volunteer work you know that the range of dogs looking for homes is huge. And yes, every dog has his/her special quirks, but many, many, many dogs do not have aggression on that list.<br />Try to free yourself of the guilt. Protect your family, friends and the dog by helping her get to a home that is better situated for her needs. Remember a dog that is behaving like Edie, is not actually having a good time. Something is really stressing her out. She also deserves to be in the right home. And your kids deserve to have a dog that can live in your house for years.<br />I am so sorry but am also happy to see a parent writing responsibly about a pet issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-44406381375584449082011-06-24T19:07:27.382-06:002011-06-24T19:07:27.382-06:00oh boy, I'm so sorry you're going through ...oh boy, I'm so sorry you're going through this. ALL of you!hotflawedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457871832437767637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-80327109685779226882011-06-24T16:27:30.768-06:002011-06-24T16:27:30.768-06:00I agree with others that she would be ok going to ...I agree with others that she would be ok going to another family. Somebody else will love her.<br /><br />That said, the best advice I got for dealing with dog aggression was to reward them for seeing strangers. Every time they bark at someone, give them a treat. <br /><br />When they bark, and you yell, they think, wow, that's a scary person, they are yelling too. Person goes away, you stop yelling, all is good. So obviously strangers should be scared away. People don't yell at you anymore when the strangers go away.Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839380843084474991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-24971186431802657042011-06-24T07:55:00.033-06:002011-06-24T07:55:00.033-06:00That sucks, I am so sorry. My sister and her boyfr...That sucks, I am so sorry. My sister and her boyfriend just got a rescue and she has some resource guarding issues and attacks people. She has bitten both me, and my other sister and lately she has been attacking my sister (the dog owner) when she gets near her boyfriend. They are working with a therapist and trainer. They have no kids, though, and the dog is small. These decisions are never easy and but you have to think of the best interests of your family and also the dog. Sounds like an environment with lots of people and kids may stress the dog out. She might be better off with a someone/couple who lives alone, doesn't have lots of visitors and wants company and protection. <br /><br />Don't feel bad about it. You fostered her for a while and now the rescue group has a better idea of her personality and the type of environment she needs.Lauren McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00448824444321409022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-28876512035539643722011-06-24T06:48:32.926-06:002011-06-24T06:48:32.926-06:00My sister went through this with their dog and I k...My sister went through this with their dog and I know it was one of the hardest things she had to do. They ended up finding a home for him in Nebraska so we could run and be 'free' on a giant farm. They made some peace with it, but I know it was terribly difficult. Shepp (their dog) had to be put in the basement any time any one came over and in the car if it was for a long stretch of visiting. It wasn't good. So very, very sad. I'm sorry that you are going through this now. You have to do what is best for your family. Sending lots of love...Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324207209798382936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-68845935818874191302011-06-23T21:53:51.734-06:002011-06-23T21:53:51.734-06:00OMG I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how hard...OMG I'm so sorry. I can't imagine how hard this must be. Do the behaviorists say WHY she is acting so aggressively? Seems strange - most average dogs aren't so people aggressive are they? Is it fear? Our dog is very skittish with new people in the house (she's fearful) but if we tell them not to look at her or touch her until she approaches them then we're fine. She has snipped a little at new people but always those who were shaky/nervous around her and tried to approach her from above right away anyway. Does make me nervous too. I totally get it. Ours is 4.5 though and doing ok so I'm assuming it won't get worse. I imagine since your dog is fairly new to you guys and it IS getting worse that you feel there's no other choice. This is so terrible. I'm so sorry. Maybe you can find a new home for her instead of returning her? UGH!!! :(Me. Us. She.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00222015524829943773noreply@blogger.com