Thread: Dog help

Originally Posted by glen boulton

the next little girls parents that it bites. !

He bit the father, not the girl.

He's now been put to sleep. He was a brilliant guard dog and a wonderful mate but his protective instinct was so great that he was a danger. He didn't savage the people he bit, just nipped them, but as he was so big he did damage.
We'll all miss him dearly, but it was for the greater good that he be put to rest. If we hadn't taken him as a pup he would've been put down, but he had nearly 2 good years with a family who loved him a treated him well.
time for a small dog.

Very sorry to read that Gingermick.

Mick,
Sorry the big fella had to go, but beware of small dogs.They are frequently more unreliable than the big blokes, 'cept when they latch on, they don't do as much damage.
After 30-odd years of handling all shapes and sizes, I DO NOT LIKE LITTLE DOGS!!! I've been bitten much more often by "boot rooters" than normal sized mutts.

Sorry to hear all that Mick.

Sorry to hear the end result Mick.

My wife had a Maltese Schitzu cross and was the most intelligent
adorable little dog we have ever had. Would not hurt a fly ...
but unexpectedly one day bit our friend's daughter on the face
and neck requiring seven stitches.

Who knows what goes through their mind at a time like that
not to mention the young girl's trauma.

I have so far persuaded my wife not to get any more dogs.

Allan

thanks Allan, that's a pretty awful story and what we were desperate to avoid. I dont think it would have happened but you cant be certain.
It was no fun today and I hope I don't have to do it again, and I hope no one else has to, it sucks.
thanks everyone for your regards.

I am sad for you and your family with having to make that call. I have been there and it really hurts. Pets have a way of getting into your heart. Good luck with your next choice.

So sorry Mick! Hard to do. My sis had to do it with her dog when she started getting narky in her old age. They've got their own logic, but it doesn't always fit with the people.

Maybe a golden retreiver?

thanks Glen and Annne-marie, he was such a loving animal that when they came around to get him, my middle boy said "no, they're not taking him" and wouldn't let go. They left and I came home from work and his mum explained everything to him and I took sancho to the vet and met the animal control people there.
A golden retriever sounds good.

Mick,

This is probably the best in the long run, it may not seem like it now,

Ron

Oi, a bit of compassion.

SWMBO just bought a gorgeous little 12 week old cocker spaniel. $800 for gods sake. But he's got the kids over the loss which is good. They wont keep away from him.
And I cant see him terrorising the neighborhood.

Get him used to having his ears irrigated ASAP.They are VERY prone to chronic ear infections.
Get a GOOD ear cleaner from your Vet and insist that he/she shows you how to put it down the ear canal.
Sorry to be a curmudgeon, but it's better to start early.
I had very few nasty Cockers as patients, so you're not likely to antagonise the neighbours with your new mate.
Enjoy him.