Rupert hurt my brother.

[Alysser]

I don't see why you guys think what Rupert did is not bad.

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.

[Karen]

Putting Rupert to sleep for such a stupid thing is probably the dumbest thing I've heard in my entire life.

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.

[junescrater716]

Instead of titling it "Rupert hurt my brother" maybe it should be the other way around?

[borzoimom]

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-..."

[areias]

Explain to your mom that obedience training will cost less than euthanasia at a vet's office.

Chants: Obedience Training, Obedience Training, Obedience Training.... (hehe)

[dab_20]

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.

[lovingpaws]

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

[bckrazy]

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.