Chewy, I need elp on the most important decision ever

**Aspen and Misty** · 02-23-2003, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by micki76

This I definately agree with. I just want to make sure that it is the case here, that it can't be fixed.

Thanx, I'm so gald you love my Chewy. ::hugs::

**Sudilar** · 02-23-2003, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by aly
If indeed his aggression in not fixable, keeping him alive could be a very cruel thing to do. Living a life locked up and muzzled with no human or even dog interaction is worse than being put to sleep
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This I definately agree with. I just want to make sure that it is the case here, that it can't be fixed.

I also agree with this.

**aly** · 02-23-2003, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
He kinda has springer rage, his eyes glaze over he has no idea what is going on and he attacks to kill.

I know what you're talking about and that is really scary. This is one of the many red flags I've read that you've written about the poor boy. That is what I hope people will understand - that its probably not normal behavior at all. Please let us know what the specialist says.

Everyone - I think we should all cool off a little. I think we all agree on this actually. Its such a hard decision for Ash and I'm sure she's suffering. Lets just wait and see what the specialist says.

**HUGS TO ALL**

**micki76** · 02-23-2003, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by zippy-kat
What does a pack do when an aggressive dog is introduced?

It takes a little time, but the pack figures out the places. Some dogs are happy being lower ranked and others are not. Much like people, some are natural leaders and some are not. Sometimes it can get violent, but this usually doesn't last for long. Usually one or two confrontations is all it takes.

**micki76** · 02-23-2003, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty

Thanx, I'm so gald you love my Chewy. ::hugs::

I do, Ash. And I'm sorry if we've made you feel bad. We're just all so very worried about all of this. Please give Chewy a HUGE hug from me and give yourself one, too

I know you love him, and I know this must be pure hell for you.

**wolf_Q** · 02-23-2003, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by micki76
It takes a little time, but the pack figures out the places. Some dogs are happy being lower ranked and others are not. Much like people, some are natural leaders and some are not. Sometimes it can get violent, but this usually doesn't last for long. Usually one or two confrontations is all it takes.

Well, I must have a really messed up "pack" then. Nebo has been here since July. Reggie still hates him. It doesn't always work out that way.

I really don't see how my comment was this "personal attack" on Mugsy...but ok, if that's how you see it.

My dogs would not be happy with all those other dogs. Reggie doesn't like dogs. He hides just from Nebo, I can't imagine him with so many large dogs. Smokey is old and can't take much. Nebo likes dogs but gets overly excited and sometimes is a bit aggressive in his play. He doesn't know when to stop.

If Ash doesn't feel that Chewy would be happy with a bunch of other dogs, I don't see why we can't just listen to her...he's her dog, she knows him best.

**micki76** · 02-23-2003, 07:17 PM

Originally posted by wolf_Q

Well, I must have a really messed up "pack" then. Nebo has been here since July. Reggie still hates him. It doesn't always work out that way.

I really don't see how my comment was this "personal attack" on Mugsy...but ok, if that's how you see it.

My dogs would not be happy with all those other dogs. Reggie doesn't like dogs. He hides just from Nebo, I can't imagine him with so many large dogs. Smokey is old and can't take much. Nebo likes dogs but gets overly excited and sometimes is a bit aggressive in his play. He doesn't know when to stop.

If Ash doesn't feel that Chewy would be happy with a bunch of other dogs, I don't see why we can't just listen to her...he's her dog, she knows him best.

Sorry if I hurt your feelings, too

Reggie may always hate him. Ever meet one of those epole you instantly hate?
I never thought you were "attacking" Mugsy.

I think I'll get off of here before too many people get mad.

**wolf_Q** · 02-23-2003, 07:22 PM

Sorry micki76, my post really wasn't directed at you....I just quoted what you said....it just doesn't always work out that way. Maybe it's my fault, but Reggie just doesn't like Nebo, and I don't think he ever will. Not all dogs can get along with other dogs...

Sorry Ash, I wasn't trying to start a fight in your thread. I honestly was not trying to make anyone mad with my post, I really was just trying to point out that if you think Chewy wouldn't be happy with so many other dogs...then he probably wouldn't. We all know our own dogs best.

Sorry everyone.

And Mugsy, I do believe you love your dogs and take good care of them. I could never handle it. Just having the full responsibility of one really annoying and strong-willed dog is hard enough, I don't know how you do it.

**Kfamr** · 02-23-2003, 07:22 PM

I have a feeling this is going to end up like when everyone attacked Angel for putting her dog in the pound., Someones feelings are going to end up hurt, someone going to leave and then there will be another hole in pet talk. Lets just focus on Chewy and the good for Chewy. I myself think you should take Molly and Mike's offer. They are good people, and so are you. Maybe they can help. Maybe they have something more to offer than you have. Give it a try. and who knows, maybe Chewy will get over all of this.

**Aspen and Misty** · 02-23-2003, 07:27 PM

Thanx everyone. Chewy is sooooooooo cute. He's fast asleep on the blanket, love my chewy baby, LOL he got allll dirty, I gotta give him a bath now

gotta love him.

i also wanted to say Micki- You guys (I don't think you have yet, hee hee) are making me feel like a really awful person, but thats ok, I understand its out of love and I really know you guys love Chewy, I mean who couldn't love him???

Ash

ps: We deced if the behaviorist says he needs to be put to sleep we are probly going to be doing it late this week (Thrusday or Friday) I can't stand to look at him and I've been crying for almost 2 days staright. Also, there is a 11/2 year old Female Doberman (with floppy ears) who we are going to look at this saturday or sunday, I dont' know if I will be ready for a dog by then but I think I will. I really love my Chewy and I'm not putting him down early cause of the Dobie this weekend, if I had it my way he would be a perfect dog and I would have him till the day *I* died.

**aly** · 02-23-2003, 07:31 PM

This is way different than the Angel situation. Complete opposites.

Thats all I will say on that or my blood will begin boiling and I'll probably get kicked off here at the things I have to say about THAT!

**Kfamr** · 02-23-2003, 07:33 PM

**Aspen and Misty** · 02-23-2003, 07:37 PM

Hey now. This has nothign to do with ANgel. So lets drop it please. I would really like to keep this thread as focased as possible.

Ash

**Kfamr** · 02-23-2003, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Aspen and Misty
Hey now. This has nothign to do with ANgel. So lets drop it please. I would really like to keep this thread as focased as possible.

Ash

Never said it did, and it's exaclty what i said. This is about Chewy.

**slleipnir** · 02-23-2003, 07:39 PM

I'm sure everything will work out the way it should. I think you should just follow your heart Ash, I shouldn't have said anything I don't think as I DON'T know what your really going through and I don't think a lot of us have. I think whatever you do its for Chewy's best; you'll make the right choice.