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In need of dog advice.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:24 pm
Hey guys, this is going to be a long one, so buckle up.
My dog is my absolutely my best friend. I got her my freshman year of college, and I graduate next December. She has gotten me through some shite, as I’m sure your dog may have done at one point.
Recently, she has gone off the deep end emotionally, and has started snapping at people and last night, when I went to reprimand her, she snapped at me. She has bitten my brother when we were fake wrestling, and drew blood. Even her mannerisms as of late have seemed so dark and mentally ill. This dog means the world to me and I have no idea what to do with her.
On one hand, even the thought of putting her down makes me feel so terrible. On the other hand, the liability that this puts on my plate is unreal. I have tried to think about re-homing her, but that seems like it would be irresponsible.
I’m getting on the phone with the vet today to discuss options.
What are some of the options I have here, and what do I do about this?
My dog is my absolutely my best friend. I got her my freshman year of college, and I graduate next December. She has gotten me through some shite, as I’m sure your dog may have done at one point.
Recently, she has gone off the deep end emotionally, and has started snapping at people and last night, when I went to reprimand her, she snapped at me. She has bitten my brother when we were fake wrestling, and drew blood. Even her mannerisms as of late have seemed so dark and mentally ill. This dog means the world to me and I have no idea what to do with her.
On one hand, even the thought of putting her down makes me feel so terrible. On the other hand, the liability that this puts on my plate is unreal. I have tried to think about re-homing her, but that seems like it would be irresponsible.
I’m getting on the phone with the vet today to discuss options.
What are some of the options I have here, and what do I do about this?
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Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:25 pm to whitetiger1234
quote:I was going to suggest a vet visit. Seems like she may have something medically wrong
I’m getting on the phone with the vet today to discuss options.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:29 pm to whitetiger1234
Should’ve been her master instead of friend.
Has she been tested for HW? Dad had a rott that became mean when he got HW, lead cured that.
She can be fixed to a degree but you won’t want to watch how it has to happen.
Breed????
Has she been tested for HW? Dad had a rott that became mean when he got HW, lead cured that.
She can be fixed to a degree but you won’t want to watch how it has to happen.
Breed????
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:31 pm to whitetiger1234
How old is it?
Some dogs turn into assholes in their old age.
Some dogs turn into assholes in their old age.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:32 pm to Sus-Scrofa
She turned 3 in December
Posted on 6/22/20 at 3:33 pm to whitetiger1234
Yes, 100% vet.
It honestly could be something as simple as anxiety (I know it sounds silly). I had a dog that is no longer safe around other dogs after he was attacked by a friend's a-hole dog.
My dad's dog flips out on new people and only started after a kid through a firecracker near them during a walk.
Totally get where you are coming from, but maybe explore anxiety or maybe a trainer to consult before putting the dog down.
It honestly could be something as simple as anxiety (I know it sounds silly). I had a dog that is no longer safe around other dogs after he was attacked by a friend's a-hole dog.
My dad's dog flips out on new people and only started after a kid through a firecracker near them during a walk.
Totally get where you are coming from, but maybe explore anxiety or maybe a trainer to consult before putting the dog down.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:10 pm to whitetiger1234
1. The dog needs a full medical work up to rule out any health problems
2. If healthy the unwanted behavior can be broken but most folks don’t have the heart for it.
No beating, cussing, or screaming
A muzzle placed on the dog 100% of the time when not in a kennel or confined space. When the unwanted behavior shows up it must be swiftly corrected. The degree of correction depends on the dog. After the dog can interact without negative behavior then and only then may the muzzle be taken off. This should be in a controlled environment with only people willing to be bitten. It’s a long an arduous process and success is far from guaranteed. This is one option to try rather than going to the irreversible option of putting the dog to sleep.
2. If healthy the unwanted behavior can be broken but most folks don’t have the heart for it.
No beating, cussing, or screaming
A muzzle placed on the dog 100% of the time when not in a kennel or confined space. When the unwanted behavior shows up it must be swiftly corrected. The degree of correction depends on the dog. After the dog can interact without negative behavior then and only then may the muzzle be taken off. This should be in a controlled environment with only people willing to be bitten. It’s a long an arduous process and success is far from guaranteed. This is one option to try rather than going to the irreversible option of putting the dog to sleep.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:29 pm to whitetiger1234
Is she fixed?
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:35 pm to Choirboy
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Choirboy
Thank you so much.
Suggested action for misbehavior in muzzle?
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:35 pm to TheFitfulFire
Yes, she is.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:44 pm to Choirboy
I agree with Choirboy. Also, some small dogs are predisposed to this and it's nearly impossible to correct. Toy poodles, Pomeranians, etc tend to get "brittle" right about this age. What kind of dog is it?
Posted on 6/22/20 at 4:48 pm to whitetiger1234
Your dog is probably in some sort of pain causing her to act out
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:00 pm to whitetiger1234
We had a lab/dalmation mix that was a fantastic dog until he went south at about 5 years old. Snapped at a kid, we kept him and put him through obedience, then bit another kid and turned on my wife (no pics) in the same week. We had infants, it was a no brainer to put him down.
He had a heart murmur for what its worth, that the vet said could have been the cause for the behavior change.
edit: not advocating putting your dog down, just relating a similar experience...good luck
He had a heart murmur for what its worth, that the vet said could have been the cause for the behavior change.
edit: not advocating putting your dog down, just relating a similar experience...good luck
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:07 pm to SlackMaster
She is a lab mix. About 35 lbs.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:08 pm to whitetiger1234
Lab-PitBull checks the box
Posted on 6/22/20 at 5:10 pm to whitetiger1234
If her personality has radically changed, I'd definitely get a full work up of her by a vet. Do a blood panel and possibly check for a brain tumor.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 7:06 pm to whitetiger1234
I would guess that this is a problem that has gradually escalated over time. Training/behavior modification and or drugs but you will ALWAYS and FOREVER have to worry and be careful.
Posted on 6/22/20 at 9:09 pm to whitetiger1234
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Recently, she has gone off the deep end emotionally, and has started snapping at people and last night, when I went to reprimand her, she snapped at me. She has bitten my brother when we were fake wrestling, and drew blood. Even her mannerisms as of late have seemed so dark and mentally ill. This dog means the world to me and I have no idea what to do with her.
Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. Mentally and physically. Every day. Rinse and repeat. Wear her out. This will correct most behavior issues.
Also, if you can’t control her right now, keep her on a short leash with a pinch collar. Reduce the risk,
Don’t put her down, The issue can be corrected. It’s more on you than her. Also, check to make sure she does not have any ailments or is in pain.
This post was edited on 6/22/20 at 9:10 pm
Posted on 6/22/20 at 9:28 pm to Will Cover
I was going to say possibly a brain tumor. We lost our Border Collie to cancer at 10 years old which to me was to young. . I’ve also known a lot of people who have lost pets to cancer lately . Good luck
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