Getting rid of dog

[JuliaAnne2018]

I would post this in the pet forum, but I won't be traveling with her, my dog, Chloe. Ironic, because the 1st video I ever watched was one with someone living in a car and a dog, which convinced me it would work. Kudos to the ones who can do it. I can't.

The reason I'm getting rid of her is because this is the second time she got quarantined for biting a stranger. I believe it's too many changes with my spouse/s.o. being gone to a care home and us moving out of the apartment. Both bites happened recently. 1st in July, 2nd this past Saturday. I could live in a car much easier without her though if I wanted to...

I haven't been out in the shack she and I were staying in for days. At first, it was in case animal control wanted to pick her up at the house so they wouldn't find out about the shack, but the past two nights…

Well last night, I slept on a real bed for the 1st time in about two months. Been sleeping on couch cushions, in the car, or on the basement floor for a while.

I was thinking of giving Chloe my dog up for a while now, and this 2nd bite just tipped the iceberg.

I think she needs a lot of space. I've seen her run. She's fast. It's like she's in heaven when she's running. So happy and free.

But I was struggling with not wanting to go out there. Not the same without her. If I did, however, I'd at least have the bed to myself and now can go places again.

And I can use indoor wifi to get my work done again.

But I'm going to miss her.

I'll be getting her back Monday then giving her away. To someone who doesn't have children but a huge yard.

(D*** why can't I write this good in my journal? Now I gotta copy and paste this…)

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[RoamerRV428]

ahh, that is so sad you have to give up your dog and I am sure you will miss her deeply. But if she requires a lot of room to run and needs more stability then giving her to a loving person would be the best thing for her. So sorry you are going thru this!

 

[WanderingRose]

Sorry to hear this, JuliaAnne, but sounds like you are making the best decision for your dog during this difficult time in your life.

Good luck to you.

 

[Firtree]

Recommend immediately giving the dog to a rescue group or local humane society.

From your words this dog has bitten twice. No one should take this dog, be given this dog, without proper evaluation of the dog. To knowing give or take a dog that has bitten twice is to put house, savings, everything at risk. Their insurance company may drop the home policy as too big a risk. Another bite could possibly result in arrest.

It appears this is a dog with many issues you do not have the ability to correct. This is not a happy animal. It is scared and biting because it feels unsafe. These issues may or may not be correctable. You are the responsible adult human being. As such You have to put this dog in a safe situation where the dog can be evaluated, humans can be safe and the dog is not just tossed in a back yard in Wisconsin winter or dumped on the road because it is too difficult.
Do the right for this poor animal.

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

Firtree, your response crosses into what could become the kind of political debates we're not supposed to have on here. I could give you a response that would totally rip you to shreds right now, but all I can say is I either give her to someone who has the space for her, or she gets euthanized AT the humane society on the 13th. I also did research on how to train a dog with agression problems. Please do not make this a political debate that leaves me feeling like I'm not able to decide for myself what to do with my dog.

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[ByeBye]

@JulieAnne

You have more impulse control than I do. I would lit into that unsolicited criticism and probably got a 'talking to' by admin.

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

MaTa, depends on the day. LOL I've gotten posts deleted.

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[Mechelle]

Firtree, your response crosses into what could become the kind of political debates we're not supposed to have on here. I could give you a response that would totally rip you to shreds right now, but all I can say is I either give her to someone who has the space for her, or she gets euthanized AT the humane society on the 13th. I also did research on how to train a dog with agression problems. Please do not make this a political debate that leaves me feeling like I'm not able to decide for myself what to do with my dog.

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I have had about two dogs that fall into this category and agree with Firtree's analysis for my situations.  I could not deal with the dogs at all.  I figured years later that I was lacking in the skills to train them.  Now I have two dogs that hate to be in trouble, those are the kinds of dogs that are really easy to train. Great dogs. I don't think he intended to shred you, I think he was just doing an analysis that hurts right now because the situation is so stressful.  Truth is really harsh these days, we are so overwhelmed with the disaster of reality that it really grates.   

 I got rid of both dogs to the pound and hopefully they ended up with someone had better skills than I  because if not they were killed.

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

The problem is, people on here for some reason like to make assessments without getting all the facts. (ex: how serious are the bites?) And the forum rules state that no other person on here is allowed to tell anyone else that he or she is wrong, but it happens all the time and keeps happening. I wish people on here would stop responding with such cruelty.

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[Mechelle]

I think we are under so much distress in the world right now. I don't mind being told I'm wrong, especially if the person is right. I can grow from that. But I have a perfectionist bent. I have to be strong in myself if they are wrong, and just take it as an opinion. But in the end I have to decide.

I understand that rule is to prevent flareups, feuding and arguing. So just let it run off your back, your not a bad person if you can't deal with a dog that has bad habits, and I really don't think he meant that you were. That business about a forever home for dogs is just ridiculous considering that way too many (majority) people in the US 'don't even forever care' for their own families/spouses.

 

[Mechelle]

find yourself a girl dog that rolls over and shows you her belly and if you tell her
no with that edge in your voice, she responds immediately and stops and she goes into submissive ,
tail down or between legs, head down and cautious glances looking for approval

sometimes you have to go through it to get to it

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

For a lot of issues, there is more than one way to handle things, and the people that come across as "I'm right, you're wrong" are the kind of people I can't deal with right now. Especially since there are things we're not allowed to talk about on here that I think would make interesting discussions, but don't because I wanna follow the forum rules and wish other people would follow the forum rules too. I don't participate as often because of it.

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[Mechelle]

just try to remember that it's their anger, their attitude, their words... yours are the only ones you are accountable for
none of us are perfect and there are no gold coins among humans... someone that everyone wants and loves with out exception

this and boundaries... lessons for my life, often hard ones   

imo  rehome the dog, no regrets and get a loving girl, I was looking for a protection dog (big) and was told to get a girl because they are less likely to try to dominate,  you don't need the stress right now  

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

"Boundaries" is a good word. It's too bad some people on here have little respect for other people's boundaries. It makes things very unpleasant for me.

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[mpruet]

I'm sorry to hear this.  We all become rather attached to our pets and it's difficult when we have to make this type of decision.  I'm sure that you'll do the correct thing when the time comes.

 

[travelaround]

I think boundaries are important but more than that, compassion and consideration. When a person is dealing with deeply emotional issues like this, it is not time to come in to tell them what they should do in any kind of heavy handed way.

JuliaAnne knows what she has to do in her situation and will make the best decisions.

JuliaAnne... I feel for you. Before I left my prior home I had to make decisions about our two aging dogs. It was heart rending. I hope you can find the best new home for Chloe. I will pray for your situation to turn out in the best way, and for Chloe to adjust to her new home. You've been going through so much -- you deserve a break. All the best to you.

 

[Ticklebellly]

I'll be getting her back Monday then giving her away. To someone who doesn't have children but a huge yard.

Horrible situation to be in.   Been there, done that, the giving a dog away bit.   Had a lovely dog in a situation that became wrong for the animal.   Arranged for her to go to a new home but it did not go well for the dog.   Given my time again, I would have done differently with a greater emphasis on the welfare of the animal.

Seriously hope things work out for you.

 

[JuliaAnne2018]

Ticklebelly,

In my case, I don't have many options. Either euthanasia or the chance for her to live with no control over what happens to her. Not an easy decision. One more bite on record, and I wouldn't be allowed to take her back. Bites were not serious, but it is scary.

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[Dingfelder]

Firtree is right and the person Firtree responded to fights with people in thread after thread and even in PM's. Some perspective is in order.

 

[bigsallysmom]

Dingfelder you beat me to it. Firtree made a logical recommendation designed to protect people who interact with the dog in the future. As someone who has been bitten by a dog for no apparent reason, I appreciate what he said. And as far as I'm concerned, all dog bites are serious.