Daisy bit a person!!!

[tikeyas_mom]

I know I wish I could have known Daisy as a puppy, maybe I could have prevented all this.. I know for a fact Daisy was spoiled rotten as a puppy, always in a safe place *in her mind* and now that she is shown a whole different world she has never know *new people and places* she just cant handle the change.. Its really too bad, but maybe its for the best... I just hate having to go thro this.. I hope that Jamies Aunt wants to take her in.. Because if she doesnt, I am not sure what we are going to do.

[bckrazy]

Wow... how heart-breaking. =(

Have you considered a behaviorist? And working with her? Why would she need to be put down, for a bite that didn't even break the skin?

I dunno. But, I do know that Gonzo could definitely escalate to nipping people who come into our house, if he was not handled properly in such situations. He is very sensitive, and he's fine with any people, except for CERTAIN people coming into the house. The key is desensitizing him to people coming in and out, teaching him to wait when some one is at the door, and introducing him slowly... or crating him when it's appropriate. It is a SLIGHT inconvenience, but it isn't life-changing or anything. You can't set her up for failure like that.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Poor Daisy - I do hope the kennels will take her. How is Shaun's Mom today?

[tikeyas_mom]

The last thing I want to do is getting Daisy PTS.. I rather rehomeher.. I think Shauns mom is ok today.. I just dont get why Daisy would do it.. She has known Shauns mom for a longgg time.. longer then she's known me even!!
This wasn't justa nip.. it left a huge blister about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.. And the way she came bolting up the stairs, charging towards the front door, wasn't at all friendly.. I hope Shaun just calls his friend right away and gets it over with.. because we have people coming in and out of this house all the time.. And I dont want this sort of thing to EVER happen again.

[Catty1]

Why Daisy would do it? You don't think Shaun's non-training of her had anything to do with it?

He forced her to be with kids when she was scared - and then cuddled her afterwards, reinforcing that that fear was ok. If you look back at your posts about how Shaun handled her regarding other people, especially kids, you will have your answer.

He better call his friend's aunt...is he not at all bothered that Daisy hurt his mom???

I hope he acts, and Daisy gets the good home.

[tikeyas_mom]

I guess I am just in shock still about it.. e said he would call his friend today.. he hasn't yet tho.... I'm concerned that he'll procrastinate... Wich is going to make me seem insensitive because I will end up nagging him about it, till he does call..

[luvofallhorses]

poor Daisy. I would call yourself if you can procrastinating it can just lead to her biting another person.