Help! We have to give away our dog! - Page 2

[jeannineb]

Originally Posted by ouesi

Dogs don't soil their living areas to express displeasure - they don't think in vindictive terms like humans do. I think you're looking at a combination of ineffective training methods and possibly medical issues.

I'm pretty sure the bite to your husband was a fear reaction, exacerbated by poor bite inhibition.

Your dog is not housebroken and/or has a medical issue going on. And I totally agree with the poor bite inhibition. Do you use a crate? That would be step one in re-training your dog.

Please don't take your dog to a shelter. If you feel ok re-homing him, contact a breed rescue and save your shelter the task of this or find a suitable home for him yourself. If you feel his biting issue is serious, you should euthanize him.

[boysmom2]

Originally Posted by jeannineb

Your dog is not housebroken and/or has a medical issue going on. And I totally agree with the poor bite inhibition. Do you use a crate? That would be step one in re-training your dog.

Please don't take your dog to a shelter. If you feel ok re-homing him, contact a breed rescue and save your shelter the task of this or find a suitable home for him yourself. If you feel his biting issue is serious, you should euthanize him.

We do not use a crate. I know it's supposed to help, but we tried when he was a puppy and it triggered incredible anxiety in him. He has a vet appointment for this afternoon, so we'll see what she says.