Grrr!

[Catty1]

This was on a Pets Calgary site today....Jesus, they should get a halti for the KID or rehome HIM!
(sorry...I like kids...but am peeved at THIS family!)
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We have thought about this for a long while, but have decided that we
really need to find a new home for our 6 year old german shepard
cross, Clifford. He is a great dog, but our 3 year old is really mean
to him and no matter what we do with our son, he doesn't let up on
Clifford. Clifford now will snarl and growl and our son, and snap at
him when he has had enough....but our son does not get it

So with a heavy heart, we are looking for someone to adopt our greatly
loved dog. Would be best if he were placed in a home with no small
children, just because of how our son has been with him.

Clifford is a great protector of his family and home. And knows some
great commands (he will even play dead if you pretend to shoot him).
His shots are all up to date. If you are the right family for him, we
will give you the harness and leash that we use to walk him
with....and the halti too that we have tried (with not much
success--but we were not patient enough with it either), his food and
his treats.

For more information or for pictures please email me. \

[lizbud]

It's a shame that can't have more control over the kid. Just think
what he'll be like by the age of 16. I really hope the dog will find a
good home. he deserves it.

[Medusa]

Yes, find a home for that poor dog. Years ago I lived next door to kids who were mean to animals and, as they grew older, I caught them one day with their own dog buried up to it's neck and they were throwing rocks at its' head! When I rescued the dog and called the cops on them, they put our family through 9 years of hell, vandalizing our yard, car, mailbox, whatever. When they start that young, they're going to get worse. I like kids, too, but some people just shouldn't be parents! Grrrrrrrrrrrr is right!

[Lobodeb]

I have to agree with Karen. At least they're doing the right thing for the dog. They've tried disciplining the boy without luck, so rather than take it out on the dog, they're doing the next best thing. I hope the dog gets the home he/she deserves and the child gets the help he needs.

[king2005]

Notice how they didn't say, we fear the dog will bite or harm our child. They said their child IS the problem, not the dog.

I think its a responsible thing to do before the dog does get hurt or even bites & hurts the child & then has to be put to sleep! I think the family has the dogs best intentions in their hearts, as they are trying to find him a home & not dumping him in a shelter.

[finn's mom]

That sucks. I feel really badly for the family and the dog.

[lizbud]

Notice how they didn't say, we fear the dog will bite or harm our child. They said their child IS the problem, not the dog.

I think its a responsible thing to do before the dog does get hurt or even bites & hurts the child & then has to be put to sleep! I think the family has the dogs best intentions in their hearts, as they are trying to find him a home & not dumping him in a shelter.

Exactly. if the child had a medical problem that caused his behavior, don't
you think she would have mentioned that fact? Sounds like this lady knows
just where the problem is & wants to do the right thing by the dog. I wish
her well.

[Karen]

The child may have other behavioral or emotional problems as well, please don't assume that this is a normal family and situation and a normal child. At least they are trying to do the right thing, and not dumping the dog at a shelter, locking him in the basement, tying him up in the back yard or worse - dumping him on the street. They should be prompted to contact a breed rescue group.

[Catty1]

I did reply via web post and, as gently as I could, suggested they get their child evaluated, for his own safety.

(once I cooled down)

If this kid doesn't "get it" after being snarled at and nipped, what ELSE won't he "get" that could endanger his well-being?

I do understand, Karen...I was just MAD.

Thanks!