Chewy, I need elp on the most important decision ever

[Aspen and Misty]

Chewy bit my sister Abbey for no reson. I was there. He bit her arm but luckily she was wearing her coat. He bit her and refused to let go. If she wasn't wearing her coat I'm 100% sure she would have bled. He also snapped at me when I tried to take him to my room. My sister and mother both think I should put him down, I'm starting to agree with them. I don't think he will stop and I can't have my dog biting people. He is getting worse and worse and now when you pull on his collar he will growl and snap at you. I was wonderign what you all thought? I know you don't know everything that he has done or you have never met Chewy, but I would like your opionion. Now please don't think of Chewy as your dog but as a my dog and yo uare giving advice to one of your best friends so be truthful. I have a feeling you will say not to put him down there is hope but I don't think there is. I have givin it awile to set in so that I wouldn't make a spure of the momenth shoice but I have and I have really thought about it.

Ash

[lute]

putting him down i think should be the last thing that should cross your mind. but it may be a have to kinda thing. i hate doing this but smack his mouth. buy a muzzle. that is what made my pom quit biting.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by lute
putting him down i think should be the last thing that should cross your mind. but it may be a have to kinda thing. i hate doing this but smack his mouth. buy a muzzle. that is what made my pom quit biting.

Actually it was our very very last resort. But now when people come over Chewy has to be locked up and He can't go any where any more and Teddy and Huney are now doing the presentation at school with me, if I do it. Smacking his mouth would make him worse not better, I've treid and he snapped at me.

Ash

[slleipnir]

I think your last resort should be giving him to a home who can help him out of this habbit, someone who knows dog behavior and can care for him. I don't think you should put him down :[

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by slleipnir
I think your last resort should be giving him to a home who can help him out of this habbit, someone who knows dog behavior and can care for him. I don't think you should put him down :[

Agreed.


Today i visited Roxy and talked to one of the best volunteers there. She was telling me how Roxy need help and dicipline. Befor when I had taken Roxy out by myself, she was fine. Today it was me, my dad and my friend Becky. We took her out and she got very hyper and a little too much. She thought of our hands as chew toys and would NOT stop no matter what we did. She did stop after a while, after a few scratches and some teeth marks on our hands. I don't think she's trying to be agressive, i don't think she meant to hurt us.. She just doesn't know when to stop and how to play correctly. She's also horrible on her leash. I'd love to adopt her and help her along with her porblesm but we can't have a hyper dog who doesn't know when to stop, he'd go insane and I think i would too. I love her to death though, she's a sweetie besides her problems and one of the most beautiful dogs i've seen. I'll continue to visit her, but i think visits are all she's going to get. She's a big dog and could knock even the strongest of men on their behind.

Ash-
Sorry for blabbing on in your thread. I don't think he should be put down. He's still a puppy right?? Maybe you could contact a rescue and see what they have to say befor you go to putting him down. Maybe they have people that can help him, or someone willing to spend more time [although i know you've done alot with him.] He's a smart dog, just look at all of thoose tricks. He's beautiful. His life does not deserve to end... I'm not sure what else to say but i really think you should give him a second try with another family, new surrounding and all. Maybe he needs a change or maybe they have something more to offer in helping him along. Hope this helped a little bit, and if not, sorry I have nothing else to offer.

[Karen]

He needs help. He may need to be rehomed with someone who can help him. I would write to every behaviorist you can find, and ask if they know anyone who could take him. How very sad for you both, but that behavior is unacceptable.

[lovemyshiba]

How sad!! Poor Abbey--she's ok, right?? My parents had a golden retriever that bit everyone and attacked other dogs (believe it or not)--it was inbred, and sick, so they had to have him put down at 6 years--my stepmother still cries when she sees one.

I don't think you should have him put down, maybe just placed somewhere else. I know it is the LAST thing you want to do (besides putting him down), but it may be best for both of you.

Let us know what you decide, and how it is going.

[primabella]

ash, i am so sorry you need to go through this. you give chewy so much time and affection, it is so sad it has come down to this. i have no other advice, i just want to wish you luck and i'm praying that chewy will change. i know it would be hard, but praying always helps. i hope abbey is alright and you and your family make the right decision. he is dangerous to have around so maybe doing what slleipnir suggested would be best (and better than putting him down). {{hugs}} good luck

[rizzy]

first of all i cant see anyone putting down such an adorable dog but he cant be biting. Why dont you try special training or something.....
my prayers are with you

[rizzy]

and chewy

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by rizzy
first of all i cant see anyone putting down such an adorable dog but he cant be biting. Why dont you try special training or something.....
my prayers are with you

Aww thax. He is the cutest aint he?? Gotta love his big brown nose and his gold eyes.

I dont' want to give him to anotehr place, to Mugsy (if she offered) or to a rescue organization because if he bite them I wouldn't be able to deal with that. Expecially Molly or Mike, as someone told em to ask them to take him. He bit my sister for no reson and then when I treid to take him back to my room he snapped at me and if I hadn't of had his coller he would haev got me. Now trust me I would never put Chewy down for snapping because well, I've been bit by Teddy liek 10 times, but its diffrent with him. And Chewy is big a powerful. I mean what if that was little Judy a girl I carpull with? Or what if the trainer had kids or other dogs he will hurt other dogs and could possibly bit the kids.

Well anyways, I know you guys won't like this but we have decid to put him down. He is to much aof a powerful dog to be doing this. I talked to the trainer who knows Chewy and who has followed our process and she backs us up 100%> I havn't stopped crying for 2 hours. This is just how it has to be, I want to help him I really do. This is one of the hardest thigns I have ever had to do but I think this is what needs to be done.

Ash

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by Kfamr
new surrounding and all. Maybe he needs a change or maybe they have something more to offer in helping him along. Hope this helped a little bit, and if not, sorry I have nothing else to offer.

Thanx Kayann. Acctaulyl Chewy got new surrounds 2 months ago when we moved. I have done everything the trainer I've been working with told me to. I don't think there is anything else that can be done to help him. Thank you for posting and taking the time to help us out though ::hugs::

Ash

[primabella]

omg i am so sorry ashley!! poor chewy! but it is for the best, i suppose. i don't knwo what else to say please take care of yourself. give chewy a big hug from me and mickey

[Kfamr]

I seriously think you NEED to talk to a rescue organization befor you decide anything to drastic.

[micki76]

Ash, I'm so sorry. I understand your decision. I know how hard it must be. I wish you the best and if nothing else, at least you know you did all you could do for him. I know that aggressive dogs can be very dangerous and sometimes no matter what we do, the aggression escaltes. I also admire you for not being willing to put another person at risk. Please let us know if we can help you. I'm so very sorry.