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Did he bite your brother? NO. What he did was not bad. A LOT of dogs jump up and can easily knock a kid to the floor and injure them..on accident! IMO, it's your guy's fault for not having trained him to know it's unexceptable to jump up on people. And if he was startled, then perhaps leaving a dog unattended in a group of small children isn't the best thing. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by WarahGirl1995
Your mom should seriously reconsider her thoughts on having him euthanized. Maybe it's in his best interest to be rehomed into a family that actually cares enough to get him trained and will not punish him for simply being what he is, a DOG!
yes please re read what I wrote about Zubin- and a broken leg is much more serious than a scratch on the eye.. When I had shepherds and a small child etc I was like a hawk if the dogs were with my child. No because of any danger, but to prevent accidents.
As somebody said- when training a puppy, get a thick newspaper and roll it up real tight- take a rubber band and tie each end up and when the puppy messes up- hit YOURSELF ON THE HEAD WITH THE NEWSPAPER- YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN WATCHING THE DOG... LOL..
Heck I have a scar on my eye it's not that bad. and I have a PUG!!! lol Your brother will be fine I'm just worried about Rupert!
Hold on a minute? YOU just asked us if what Rupert did was bad. We gave you are opinions and then you come back and change your tune. First of all, Rupert needs training and you as an owner are supposed to give that to him. How the heck is locking him in a garage going to do anything? That might lead to worse problems. Did you ever stop and think this could have possibly been your brothers fault? I doubt it. If you know what you post is going to cause a problem then why would even post it? Putting Rupert to sleep for such a stupid thing is probably the dumbest thing I've heard in my entire life.Quote:
Originally Posted by WarahGirl1995
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Originally Posted by Maltese_Love
Hey, folks, calm down. Keep in mind that it was her mother who talked about putting Rupert down, and that was in the heat of the moment. Do not attack warrahgirl for something her mother - who is of course, the adult, and ultimately the responsible party - said.
Instead of titling it "Rupert hurt my brother" maybe it should be the other way around?
wareh- I think Karen is right- it was said in the heat of the moment by your mother. As parents, sometimes we all say things we shouldnt at one time or another. Maybe you should sit down and talk to your mother about what she said. Maybe she didnt even realize you heard what she said- explain to her that scared you, and upset you.
One year I got mad trying to get a christmas tree up by myself. I was wrestling with the stupid thing for like 20 minutes, when I muttered to myself- "remind me to get a fake tree next year."" It took me about 20 minutes to realize my daughter had left the room. I thought she went to get some ornament boxes- I found her crying in her room. She thought I was serious, and I felt like an idiot to mutter something like that loud enough for my 5 year old to hear... I apologized to her seriously, and told her I didnt mean it at all and was very sorry. Parents forget that children take their words seriously- I mean sometimes we say things and they dont listen but we have to remember- they do listen when we dont think they would.. Maybe thats what happened here- .. why dont you go talk to her- if you can.. Start out with this " Mom- can I talk to you a minute-..."
Explain to your mom that obedience training will cost less than euthanasia at a vet's office. :cool:
Chants: Obedience Training, Obedience Training, Obedience Training.... (hehe)
No need to get all worked up about this and start arguments.
I believe how you corrected him was wrong. Dogs live in the NOW not the BEFORE. He doesn't know why your punishing him, he just knows your very upset with him for no particular reason. As others mentioned, Rupert probably got upset or excited from the wistle. From what it sounds like, he just scratched your brother by mistake. No reason to even consider putting him down. Just my two cents.
Have you & your mom checkout/get a book called "Don't Shoot the Dog"
It about some training methods you can use, and understanding a dogs behavior. It's easy to read. Then you can take him for some classes as well. Dogs need teaching like a young child does. They need to know the limits & rules, but they have to be able to understand when you are teaching them. This book will help explain that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/cus...283155&s=books
you'll find great reviews of the book listed :)
I just notice a lot of irresponsibility in your family. Honestly, that's the only problem I see here. Maybe not you... but it seems like your parents find dogs disposable and not worth training & spending time on. If my parents threatened to put my dogs to sleep, I would definitely re-home them where time was spent training. Actually, I'd move out, but that's not an option for you.
Furthermore... NO DOG, not even the most mild-mannered, should be left alone with little kids. Especially rowdy, misbehaved little kids as you describe your siblings to be. It sounds like your grandmother would not be able to handle or stop them from mistreating poor Rupert. I don't think that is acceptable at all. I would nevereverever leave my little brother alone with Gonzo OR Fozzie, even though they've never shown any aggression or over-excitedness with him, because the two cannot be trusted together, period. Only your parents/you/your grandmother are to blame for the whole thing, IMO.
It is most likely one of her friends Kfamr,Remeber her last post about Max she has all her friends on here causing a rukas.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kfamr
Ok then your grounding had nothing to do with Rupert right?Quote:
Originally Posted by WarahGirl1995
warah, have you tried whistle lightly (with your mother there) and see how rupert behaved? playful or vicious? you mentioned your brother only had a cut above his eye, I promise you it was a playful accident. or else, his face would'va been full of bite wounds, punctures down his chin, cheek and nose. just not a while ago, one of hyper labs I live with, couldn't wait patiently until I let go of a ball, she went ahead and tried to take it, she loves balls! her claw accidently scrrrraped down my kneeskin! we do get "playful" cuts sometimes and playful isn't bad, at all. that's why we think rupert is not bad. gosh, look at that sweet chocoboy in your picture, he looks so friendly.
my dog, crayola looooves whistle sounds, gets so excited, but doesn't jump. if my dog can learn that then your rupert absolutely can too. putting him in garage is like your father grounding you a week later.. you wouldn't understand, right? this is like to dog's mind, always discipline at the very moment of his incorrect behavior because dogs can't understand your descriptive words you speak after.
I hope he's out of garage by now, poor poor rupert. and how is your brother now?