R.I.P Angel. *cry*

[RockyRoad]

Don't try to hold them back. It'll only hurt worse when you bottle it up (not saying you were). Just cry. Remember all the great times you had, look at pics, etc. I find that is the best method to get over a loss of a pet, but yours might be different.
Remember, we're always here for you. PM me anytime if you need to talk.
Britt

[tikeyas_mom]

i never did punish her. I just cry..

[Tina]

I'm so sorry to hear about your bunny Angel May she rest in peace. Please try not to be mad at Tikeya to long. And it was not your fault what happened. I just hope you can forgive Tikeya and yourself.

[wolf_Q]

Originally posted by popcornbird
PLEASE don't punish the dog, but DO let her know what she did was WRONG. Dogs are very intelligent and she'll understand you are mad at her. Just let her know what she did was awful, but please don't punsh her.

No, she is not going to understand what she did wrong. I'm not sure how you mean for her to do this without punishing the dog. There is nothing you can do now. The dog was being...a dog. It is not the dog's fault. Huskies especially have a very high prey drive.

I'm very sorry about your sweet Angel bunny. She was adorable. Please keep your small animals away from the dog. I can understand why you are mad at Tikeya, but I hope you find it in your heart to forgive her.

[wolfsoul]

oh no!!! thats terrible! im sooo sorry poor little girl...

[micki76]

I can't even have small animals with Chester and Millie. They're terriers and terriers are mostly bred for ratting and such. Don't punish the dog, she won't learn, it's simply who and what she is. I'm so sorry about your Angel bunny.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by popcornbird


I would be mad at the dog if I were you also. I know its her prey drive, but when you lose a pet especially in such circumstances, its hard to keep your emotions inside. Poor baby rabbit. She was one of the cutest buns I've seen. L( RIP sweet Angel. Angel knows its not her mommies fault. PLEASE don't punish the dog, but DO let her know what she did was WRONG. Dogs are very intelligent and she'll understand you are mad at her. Just let her know what she did was awful, but please don't punsh her. She's a dog and that's how dogs, especially huskies are.

If you can't let Tikeya know what she did was wrong right after she did it, don't bother now. But I think that you did. She has no concept of time and doesn't understand that "oh I did something really bad yesterday and that is why mom is mad at me".
I am very sorry about your bunny, she was beautiful.
PCB- I know you are a very intelligent person, but suffice it to say, you are off base here. Since you have not had a relationship with a dog, you don't understand the love and loyalty a dog gives you. If she continues to be mad at the dog, and treat her differently, she may very well ruin the relationship she has with Tikeya for the rest of her life. Dogs forgive but they don't forget. Just ask anyone that has a dog that cowers when a hand is raised in innocence.
Tikeya's mom, I am not saying you are abusing Tikeya, I am just using that as an example.

[aly]

Dogs have an association time of 3-5 seconds. If you are going to reward or correct them for a behavior, it has to be within 5 seconds or less of them doing the behavior. Otherwise, it is a lost cause. If you hold grudges and act mad to a dog, they will not know what is wrong and you will just emotionally damage the dog.

[jenluckenbach]

I am very sorry about your loss. We all understand that you are angry not only at your dog but at yourself, but please try not to be too hard on either one of you. The dog really does not know that it was wrong and you did not mean to let the door open. It was a mistake in judgement. It happens to us all. When I was young and had rabbits, I thought my cat would like to see the baby rabbits so I lifted her to the open cage and she grabbed one. It was a terrible thing, and I learned a hard but valuable lesson.

[Logan]

I'm sorry for your loss.

I remember when our Golden Retrievers killed one of our hamsters. I'm pretty sure that she died of a heart attack as well as there was no damage to her at all. I had to explain to my daughter, Helen, so much about not being mad at Lilly, who was the one who had Evelyn in her mouth when she was found. Helen was young (9 or 10), but she did get over it. Enough has already been said about punishment for your dog...I think you have "got" it by now. It simply isn't her fault, but as humans, we are always looking for something or someone to blame. It is human nature. I hope you will reestablish your relationship with your dog in a loving, mature way.

Logan

[Daisylover]

I put my reply under Pet Behavior but let me just say here again how very sorry I am about Angel's death. To lose a pet that way IS heartbreaking and there is no doubt that it was a very painful and hard lesson learned. But you need to be kind to yourself. You didn't mean for this to happen and your dog was just being a dog.

Some dogs get along very well with rabbits and will leave them alone while others will go after them.... It's a hard call to know when a bunny might be safe with a dog. I hate to be the one to say this but I would advise that you not to get another bunny while you still have your dog, it just wouldn't be worth the risk.

Hugs to you. Be kind to yourself. It WILL get better.....

[tikeyas_mom]

posted by shais_mom

Since you have not had a relationship with a dog, you don't understand the love and loyalty a dog gives you

What are you talking about, I have a great relation ship with my dog most out of all my pets. She is more then just a dog to me she is a daughter. I have forgivin her. I just was mad. How could you even bring your self to say that I havent had a relation ship with a dog. I have, and it is the best. I love my dog no matter what. I just was very sad and emotional ok. I think you should'nt assume I dont like my dog ..

[jenluckenbach]

tikeyas_mom, shais_mom was speaking to popcorn bird when you thought she was speaking to you. (I am assuming PCB has not had a dog). Try to reread her post and you will see what she means. OK?

[tikeyas_mom]

ok I apoligise I am just really sensitive right now ...