If someone “gets rid of their dog” for biting, where would you recommend the bring the dog?
I’m referring to this post from earlier today:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnOVVhHJOp887pdJPpLND2Tty6IX?qid=20070826090042AAViPkC&show=7#profile-info-1bf2f9586d3ad537a73d55b79612e926aa
I agree, it’s extremely dangerous to have this dog near a toddler because it’s bitten. Many answered to “get rid of the dog.”
Where could the owner “get rid” of this dog? If they brought it to the shelter and it was rehomed, it could bite again. If they gave the dog away, it could bite again. I guess euthanasia would be an option, but after one bite and before attempting to train?
It’s my belief that it would be the owner’s responsibility to do everything in their power to train the dog (IF aggression can be “trained out” at all)
My question is: what would be the ways you would recommend this owner to “get rid” of the dog?
Just curious, there’s no right or wrong answer.
Thanks !
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WHAT YOU CAN DO IS GET THE DOG’S TEETH ALL PULLED OUT AND THEN PUT THE DOG ON SOFT FOOD FOR THE REST OF ITS LIFE.
THIS WAY THE DOG CANNOT BITE BUT WILL SURVIVE WITHOUT TEETH.
DEFINITELY PULL THE INCISORS.
A DOG WITHOUT TEETH IS A PUPPY @
release him into the wilderness, or give to a dog fighter
It really depends on why the dog bit in the first place. We need more information. All i can tell you with the information you gave is find a rescue and tell them he bites and maybe they can help.
I am a dog LOVER, but a dog that has a history of biting more than likely needs to be put to sleep. Dogs, though domesticated, are still animals. If they show a behavior pattern that is going to be a threat to their owner, the owner has a responsibility to either get the dog into some type of rehabilitation or training to correct the issue, or do the rest of us a favor and put the dog to sleep. Most shelters will do tests on dogs to check their behavior patterns, and will also euthanize a dog if it has a bad biting problem. There are far too many people in this world who get dogs and don’t want to take the responsibility of properly training them and it’s so sad. And I also know there are poorly bred dogs out there who just have issues that can’t be fixed.
Not all shelters would euthanize an animal that has bitten. It depends on the circumstances surrounding the bite. 9 times out of 10, dogs bite because they’re frightened, nervous, or being antagonized. There really are dogs who are just plain aggressive, and will bite for no apparent reason. This doesn’t mean you can’t rehabilitate the animal, though.
Those dogs should never be around small children, I agree. You can contact a local dog trainer, or your vet, to see if they know of any dog rehabilitation shelters in your area. Contact your local humane society, and ask them if they would try to adopt out a dog who has bitten someone, or if they would automatically euthanize it. I wouldn’t euthanize an animal simply because it had bitten once.
I work with aggressive dogs and you can do a lot with them but you must never, ever, ever risk a toddler’s life and health in order to keep a dog in the family, period. The child’s life, safety and welfare comes first.
If a dog is turned into a city shelter for biting it will almost certainly be euthanized, but remember that for the dog euthanasia is just like going to sleep. He feels a pinch, and goes to sleep.
It is occassionally possible to find a home without children that will be willing to take and work with the dog, but with millions of dogs euthanized every year finding a home for one with a bite history can be difficult.
I work with families who are willing to work with the dog and who are willing to follow my instructions and who understand the danger to children of living with dogs who have bitten.
It is always my suggestion when a dog has bitten to have it thouroughly evaluated by a good animal behaviorost. If the behaviorist determines the dog is a liability as far as biting, then the dog needs to be put down.
If the behaviorist feels all the dog needs is good training, then get to work!
I don’t feel good about rehoming a ‘biter.’ It never works out well for the people or the dog. But some dogs just need more structure and better all around training and socialization.
my advice would be to not listen to scottso and smack the dog (not hard) and say no very loudly.
depends on the circumstances surrounding the dog, really i would like to see the dog given a chance wrong owners bad treatment many circumstances can make a dog turn. i would send it to a shelter or someone who knew best.