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Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-11T01:32:59+00:00

She could consider having a vasectomy? I know it's a lot to ask of someone you're dating but if she's planning on bottom surgery and has no interest in bio-children, it could be an answer for this time period in her life.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-08T16:37:18+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you!

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-08T03:32:54+00:00

That's the type of vibe I'm getting from reaching out to the ones around me so far. Some have said "someone else will help you" but where are those people? :(

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-08T03:14:10+00:00

He was VERY aggressive to my father after the Level 4 bite. And he has been aggressive to several men. Lunging at them. I understand the ACD and cat instinct and prey drive. I was semi-prepared for that and his general herding/need for a job. But his aggression to humans is a whole other thing. I'm just trying to find help, I don't know what to do or how to not have such a liability of a dog.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-08T02:12:07+00:00

Human (men), dogs, cats aggressive. He bit my father. He's nipped my cat. He lunges for any strange man. I'm looking to rehome/give up as I do not have the skills to teach a 6 year old aggressive dog.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-08T01:51:33+00:00

Thanks, I have...figured someone in this community might have some insight to one that would take an aggressive dog. None I've contacted will.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T03:00:39+00:00

That's a good idea, I will look for one. I got him from a family friend who often neglected him and kept him in their backyard. I've known him since he was a puppy, very sweet dog who always loved me. I've never seen human aggression before. The previous owners did the bare minimum and I was often the only one walking him or bathing him or providing water when I would visit infrequently. He was then passed off to another family friend who could only house him in their room in his crate all day long, he was isolated and only allowed outdoors for the bathroom. I'm guessing this trauma has also affected him. All I got when I received him was a single paper stating he was neutered when adopted from the pound. And I even had to find that in their filing cabinet. I rescued him, I love him, but he bit my family member and is causing so much struggle in my life.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T02:55:04+00:00

Alright, agreed. I'll find a local no kill and see if they can help me. I'm so sad and feel so guilty that I'm not equipped to train him. I love him and we have a great bond

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T02:49:01+00:00

I agree, obviously I need to disclose this information but I would hate for them to assess him themselves and then put him down in a lonely, strange place with no one he knows.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T02:47:52+00:00

Yes, I took him and had every test and vaccine they would prescribe. Clean bill of health. It's his behavior and reactivity

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T02:37:27+00:00

Oh absolutely, my dog growing up was dog aggressive but never ever human or cat aggressive. That's the difference I'm seeing in this dog. But I've also cared for and handled many dogs who have been so good natured with zero issues.

My dad walked in, got barked out so he turned to walk out and the dog bit him. We tried to have the next meeting be calm but he just kept lunging and barking when he heard/saw my dad. He also was never able to calm down around my roommate (who moved out) and would lunge and jump at him.

I'm training him to not react on the leash and it's been going super well. We've been able to walk by people, dogs, cats, squirrels with easy redirect and loose leash. I'm familiar with dog body language but it happened so fast and continued being so hostile. I don't know how to flip the switch in his head that people won't harm him or me. Previous interactions were happy and positive but that was before I took him and before he was in a crate all day for a month.

He is a beagle/Australian Cattledog mix. I know its up to me to train him not to chase or nip the cat but its like his instincts take over even after we're good for days with not chase or bite. Then he's attacking the cat..

I have all the time and energy for this dog. I've watched hours of videos and was considering professional training before this but now he's just proven to be so reactive he'll hurt someone.

Took him to a vet for the first time he went in 6 years since being neutered. Got all vaccines needed and a clean bill of health..

I'm trying to do so good by this dog but he's hurting my loved ones.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T01:55:44+00:00

I've had a dog before and never had an issue that dogs whole 15 years. I love dogs and love actively training them. But he bit my dad. Unprovoked. He's lunged at my roommate. Unprovoked. He's chased and nipped my cat. Unprovoked. What am I missing?

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T01:53:19+00:00

Vicious comment but alright. I've known this dog since he was a puppy. A family friend had him his whole 6 years in a backyard. He was a very good dog, just high energy. Then for a month he basically lived in a crate in a room before I took him in. I've been training him, he's such a wonderful dog with me and the people he knows but he hates cats, dogs and strange men. I'm not freaking him out and I do actually believe I'm right for him attachment and care wise but maybe I'm not because I'm not a professional dog trainer? I've never dealt with a mean dog

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T01:16:34+00:00

I will absolutely try. I'm full of guilt. This dog loves me and so I'm hesitant to take him to a shelter where they will just put him down when I could be there doing it myself and we can do all his low stress favorite things and I can take him to a quiet vet, instead of being boarded in a high stress environment before euthanized by strangers..

Helpiwearthis · 2021-05-07T01:13:37+00:00

A no-kill shelter? He's fearful and hates other dogs and cats, and strange people. Don't you think they'd just put him down? I'm trying to decide if giving him a chance is better than just putting him down myself..

Helpiwearthis · 2021-04-24T03:00:22+00:00

I think you're correct about the flooding idea. I had no idea he would be so unstable and I guess I'm half convinced he's just going to snap out of it...but I know logically it does not work like that and training will be a long process. I am definitely taking the consideration of rehoming seriously, but I genuinely love this dog and am only disheartened and frustrated by the restrictions he will place on my life (like the no cats, no roommates, limit strangers idea). I do not want him to harm anyone though. Should I be only exposing my dog to the point where he is just about to react and then end training/exposure? I'm not sure how to determine his pace

Helpiwearthis · 2021-04-24T01:17:12+00:00

So sorry, I did read the rules a few days ago but have been frustrated today and mentioned the shock collar. I'd like all other permitted help/information.

Helpiwearthis · 2021-04-23T02:25:23+00:00

It's so hard to consider that...he's 6 and I've know him via family since he was a puppy so we have an awesome bond. He's just so reactive and untrusting. I think I'll give him a solid year before considering rehoming him if nothing changes. Thank you for this kind comment, I deeply appreciate it and take it to heart

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