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by: MarT Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 1:47pm  
As I've mentioned, we have had Ds' rescue dog for 7 years. We have had problems with her attacking our other, smaller, older dog. She has hurt our little one very badly in the past, broken jaw, requiring surgery and a wired jaw, stitches....It gets better for a time and then out of the blue it gets bad again. We have managed food and attention issues and if she's acting strange we separate them. But usually the attacks are without warning.
 
This morning it happened again and I was injured breaking it up. So we decided they must live separately and brought the bigger dog to the main area of the house and we'll keep the older dog in the kitchen. So I decided to trim big dog's nails so she doesn't scratch up the wood floor. Got through the first foot and she bites me. This has never happened before. She has only attacked our other dog and never even nipped at a person.
 
We can't re-home her, I couldn't live with myself if she hurt someone. DS cannot take her back.
 
Do we put her down for this? Is that an overreaction? She is a powerful dog, likely part pit bull. She was tiny (probably too young) when separated from her mom. Never abused, well cared for. I'm at my wit's end. I can manage them living separately, but her biting me is worrisome.
 
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J2911 Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 1:53pm  
I'm no dog expert but putting her down sounds like an overreaction. I would rehome before I did that. 4951
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MarT Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:01pm  
I'm no dog expert but putting her down sounds like an overreaction. I would rehome before I did that.
 
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Re-homing is out of the question, she is too volatile, I don't trust her, at least we have experience with her. But i couldn't live with myself if her aggression turn from another pet (which is bad enough) to a child.
 
When she attacks our other dog she goes straight for her neck. No growling or warning, just boom attack.
 
I'm willing to put up with the hassle of keeping them apart. I'm sick of the attacks but worried that she bit me. That has never happened. 4951
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sh56 Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:09pm  
Find a well-recommended trainer that specializes in animal behavior and modification.  It has worked for several I know of. 4951
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calguy Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:09pm  
Unfortunately you are, and will be, if the dog should attack someone else, totally responsible.  Unless you have a good umbrella insurance policy I would consider putting the dog down.What do you think the authorities would do if the dog fatally attacked a child?Putting any pet down is so hard, I know, but it sometimes is the only thing to do.  4951
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buffaloglenn Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:12pm  
I am no dog expert, but that is not something I would tolerate. If you are not comfortable with rehoming, put it down. Just my opinion. 4951
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dac1842 Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:37pm  
Years ago one of our dogs bit My 16 year old daughter.(she is now 32)
She did nothing more than reach out to pet the dog.
He was put down without reservation or remorse.
In our house to this day, biting the hand that feeds you is a capital offense, for which there is but one outcome.
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:37pm  
MarT, this is a terrible position to be in. There is no way to rehome a dog that bites. It's unfair to another family. Too dangerous. Unless she can be retrained, there isn't much of a choice. You could be seriously hurt and you have to protect the innocent dog. I love animals as much as others do , but I think this dog now has a big problem biting. You will have to also keep her away from company and everyone. Doesn't seem like you have much of a choice. Something triggered her aggression and she doesn't seem to have any control over her behavior. I do know some dogs hate getting their nails trim and will snap getting that done. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:38pm  
I'd talk with your vet to ensure that there are no underlying health issues that may be contributing. I would not recommend re-homing for the reasons you mentioned. I would talk to the vet about a muzzle. If the aggressive behavior is getting worse, you need to keep you and anyone else in your home safe. Crate training and muzzle training for everyone's safety is my recommendation. So sorry you are going through this. 4951
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Ebola Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 2:56pm  
Shock collar time. Show that dog who's boss. 4951
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Nurse3 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 3:46pm  
Ok you guys know how much of a sucker i am for dogs right?😁 i would put that one down in a heart beat. I do not tolerate biting the other furry family members and i sure as heck would not tolerate a dog that bites, unprovoked with no extenuating circumstances, a human. Im sorry hun! It stinks to be put in that possition and i would cry my eyes out, but that situation would not continue for one more day at the nurse's house. 4951
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MarT Active Indicator LED Icon 9 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 3:48pm  
I may have to sit with this for awhile. I hate this! 4951
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Maisey1 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 3:53pm  
I agree with getting the dog out of the house. We had a dog that snapped at my daughter when she was little. He just one day started growling when she got close so we tried keeping them separated for a bit. I had a newborn at the time too and while I was nursing the baby my daughter tried to let the dog out for potty break and he snapped at her. See ya later buddy. I took him back to CAPS and informed them of the situation that way they could decide if they wanted to try to rehab him or put him down.  4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 3:54pm  
@ MarT - I'm so sorry you are going through this, went through something similar with dog I have from DIL. If she bit me it would be the last straw. It would not be be fair to the dog to make it live wearing a muzzle all day except at times you let it get a drink & feeding times, would it? How else could you trust it around yourself anymore? 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 4:23pm  
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 1, '16 6:22pm  
Pit mix and having attacked another dog (they are bred to do that; in their genetics); then biting you.  I would strongly recommend this dog be euthanized before she either kills the other dog or attacks a family member and causes injuries or death.  You can work with a trainer BUT any reputable trainer will tell you that you can't rehab them and be 100 percent sure of their actions.  Go to www.fatalpitbullattacks.com; most of these fatalities were done by the family dog.  Also, legally now you have acknowledged this is a dangerous dog.  Just maybe this was why the dog was turned into rescue.  Once they attack or bite it will happen again.   4951
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