i was bawling last night

Gretchen kiolbasa

I dont think we are going to be able to keep our dog, We rescued him from a shelter a few months ago, We knew he had some aggression issues, but we were told it was only against other dogs. ?This was also just an assumption because the shelter found him as a stray, and didnt know his whole history, ?We took him to training and he had seemed to complettely get over his agression. ?and he had never shown any agression towards DH or I. ?Well lately he has been growling at me allthe time when i try to pet him, For no reason at all....DH was starting to get worried how he would be around the baby, then last night, when Dh was just sitting next to him on the couch, the dog snapped at him and almost bit his face...DH wasnt even touching him. ?DH flipped, he said that was the last straw, he doesnt want to take any risks, and its really scaring me too. ?I really hope we can give him to FIL, he stays over there sometimes anyway and FIL is in love with him, we just dont know if his landlord will allow him to live there all the time. ??

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I just really dont want to have that dog go back to a shelter, I will try everything i can to make it so he doesnt go to a place like that again...

Us keeping him really would just cause more propblems though, specially since DH and I are moving soon.... I dont know, I am just so torn...?

nikinoodles

That really sucks. As a dog lover myself...and someone who treats our pooch just like a child, I can imagine how hurt you must be. There is a good home for every dog, unfortunately...your's isnt right for this dog. You're doing the right thing by trying to find him another place though. Instead of just shipping him back to the shelter.

I LOVE dogs, but ultimately...people's feelings and needs have to come before theirs. GL!!!!

Gretchen kiolbasa

nikinoodles:

That really sucks. As a dog lover myself...and someone who treats our pooch just like a child, I can imagine how hurt you must be. There is a good home for every dog, unfortunately...your's isnt right for this dog. You're doing the right thing by trying to find him another place though. Instead of just shipping him back to the shelter.

I LOVE dogs, but ultimately...people's feelings and needs have to come before theirs. GL!!!!

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thanks for your feedback and understanding!! i feel so horrible for this dog, we know he was beaten by his old owners, but he has been very scared of humans instead of aggressive, it was more of a timid thing until he finally realized we weren't going to hurt him. ?So this may be an outcome of that, I am not really sure, he loves it at the FILs house so hopefully he can stay there, and he has more time to dedicate to him too, which would be good... i have an extreme love for animals and i would never forgive myself for taking him back to the shelter, but at the same time i would never be able to forgive myself if we kept him and something bad happened with the baby, and obviously that is way bigger of an issue, so we have to do something : (?

adncarrie

We went to a pet&baby class where they suggested taking dogs to get x-rays before baby arrives to see if they have hip problems/arthritis.  The vet there said that this often causes dogs to snap for no reason b/c they are in pain.  Whatever you decide with the dog, it may be a good idea to know if this is the reason for the aggression for whoever the next owner is so s/he can do something about it.

 

Good luck!

Gretchen kiolbasa

adncarrie:

We went to a pet&baby class where they suggested taking dogs to get x-rays before baby arrives to see if they have hip problems/arthritis.? The vet there said that this often causes dogs to snap for no reason b/c they are in pain.? Whatever you decide with the dog, it may be a good idea to know if this is the reason for the aggression for whoever the next owner is so s/he can do something about it.

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Good luck!

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thats really interesting, DH was thinking of taking him to the vet first too, to see if there is something wrong with him to make him act like this... I am jsut so worried because the baby is going to be here so soon....i think we will take him to the vet though to make sure

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thanks!!?

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I am SO sorry, I know how hard this must be for you   I think you might be suprised at the number of friends or family members that would be willing to take a dog.  A friend of mine just sent an email to all her friends and a couple people actually said they would take them.  Its a hard decision, but you can never (and I know you know this) put your childs safety at risk. 

One last thought, do you think the dog is injured or something?  maybe that is why his behaviour has changed?

Gretchen kiolbasa

MarissaS:

I am SO sorry, I know how hard this must be for you ? I think you might be suprised at the number of friends or family members that would be willing to take a dog.? A friend of mine just sent an email to all her friends and a couple people actually said they would take them.? Its a hard decision, but you can never (and I know you know this) put your childs safety at risk.?

One last thought, do you think the dog is injured or something?? maybe that is why his behaviour has changed?

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this could be a possibility just like the PP said, i think we might take him to the vet to get x-rayed and checked on and what not?

EMMB

What kind of dog do you have? Sudden aggressive changes like what you are describing usually happen because the dog is in some sort of pain. I'd call the vet first thing on Tuesday and bring your pup in for a wellness check. Your vet may have the answer for you.

care22

THis exact ting happened to a friend of mine. Unfortunately te vet couldn't find anyting wrong. Teh only thing tey could figure was te change in envrionment...moved. Has anything like tat appened? ALso, I second checking for arthritis. My pooch has mild arthritis in er rear legs and would growl at DD if she went near them.  Now on meds, DD can at least pet her and no growling. DD has also learned that you don't jump on this dog. Good luck and hope everyting works out!