My dachsund is overaggresive!!!!! PLEASE HELP THIS IS HIS LAST CHANCE!!!!!!!!

[PUPGIRL]

Dear ________,
My dog has a biting and barking problem. My mother is afraid we will lose everything in lawsuit. She is at the brink of giving him away and I don’t think I can take that. Nicky is one of my best friends. We got him when I was in second grade and now I am in seventh grade. He really nice and cuddly most of the time but he isn’t good with starngers. I don’t want to give him away. I think he deserves another chance. Doesn’t everybody? I have problems too, but my parents wouldn’t give me away. I just don’t think its fair but my mom isn’t convinced. I just don’t know what to do anymore. We have tried everything, barking collars, leashes, introducing slowly, nothing seems to work! Any advive? Please help me! I need it!


-AnotherChance

[aly]

You really should take him to an aggression specialist. Its hard to give advice on aggression over the internet. A good behaviorist who specializes in aggression will be your best bet at this point.

Good luck.

[PUPGIRL]

-PupgirlThanks a lot! I'll try to to take him next weekend. ANY MORE ADIVE?? Thanks again! I'll reply you the results in a couple weeks!

[Uabassoon]

I agree with Aly you may want to take him to a specialist. You've already had him for 5 years, I think he deserves every chance possible.

[lovemyshiba]

I agree with Aly and Laura.
Make an appointment with a behaviorist or aggression specialist as soon as possible!!
He deserves that, as a loved member of your family.

[PUPGIRL]

Thanks guys, you are the best!

[wolfsoul]

You say he isn't good with strangers --- only strangers, or the family too? Personally I love a dog that wants to protect it's family. No matter what you do, you can't make him want to protect his family any less. He sees it as his duty. You say your mom is a fraid of a law suit --- you mean if he bites someone? If that is a risk, don't let him have access to the public. Hang up both a "warning; guard dog" sign, AND a "do not tresspass" sign. You'll need both if you don't want to be sued by someone claming to have been bitten.

[Byakko's Mom]

He deserves another chance but I can only say that if you get the help of a good behviorist/trainer.You need someone to work with you and your family and the dog.It takes time and is a slow process but often help is posible.The key is a good behaviorist with positive methods and commitment and consistency on the part of you and your family.Please do get the help.I am so glad you are planning on it.He is part of your family and deserves a chance.Good luck and kep us posted.
Laurie

[PUPGIRL]

Thanks a ton, I really hope this works! I'll continue keeping you guys posted! I really think he has a good chance!

-Alli ( Nicky's mommy)

[tikeyas_mom]

i would agree with everyone..

i know of a dachy that is a biter as well. ..

[Kfamr]

That's no reason to get rid of a dog. It's something that can always be worked with, even if it is for a a while that you need to work on it.

P.S. Your profile says you're 12 years old. You're supposed to be 13 years of age by law to be a member here. Unless you already have, you may want to contact Karen, the moderator, to get permission from your parents to continue on this board.

[K9soul]

Hang up both a "warning; guard dog" sign, AND a "do not tresspass" sign. You'll need both if you don't want to be sued by someone claming to have been bitten.

Actually, even signs won't necessarily protect someone from a lawsuit if someone is bitten. I've read about burglars robbing someone's house, getting bit, sueing the owners and winning. Same as if you slip on someone's icy sidewalk and break a leg, the homeowner is held liable for injury occurring on their land.

Best of luck with Nicky. The advice others have given here is good advice.

[PUPGIRL]

Thanks a lot guys, I don't know what I would do without you, and by the way, I have my parents permisson, and I am turning 13 quite soon. And is it really true about the burgalar winning that case? That would be insane! Wouldn't it be a guard dog's job to do that? What a stupid judge... Anyway, thanks again! And Tikeyas_mom, can I have some more informationa bout that outher other biter dachy? I would feel a lot better knowing that I am not the only one...

[Rio and Me]

Regarding the burgler winning a case etc is very true, it happens alot over here, there is practicly no way of defending yourself without being in the wrong.
If you had warning signs/beware of the dog/do not enter signs, allthough they may not win your case (if you ever got one) but it may help prevent the case (if you know what i mean)
Ky and Rio

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by PUPGIRL
Thanks a lot guys, I don't know what I would do without you, and by the way, I have my parents permisson, and I am turning 13 quite soon. And is it really true about the burgalar winning that case? That would be insane! Wouldn't it be a guard dog's job to do that? What a stupid judge... Anyway, thanks again! And Tikeyas_mom, can I have some more informationa bout that outher other biter dachy? I would feel a lot better knowing that I am not the only one...

he is two, a brindle dachy, male, not altered, has a habbit of biting small children and adults. he is bone agressive, and is going to a new home. he is listed on petfinder in the classified adds, .. he should goto a older couple with no kids around. .. i think..