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re: Opinions requested, What to do when your 70 y/o parents rescue a bad shih zu dog?
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:11 pm to OweO
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:11 pm to OweO
I've done the "pick him up" thing at my mom's request a few years ago. If I can coral him fast enough it's like he knows don't bite or he will land hard. Last couple times i was there he bit me doing that. It happened to my sister too. It's almost like his mental condition has deteriorated .
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Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:12 pm to carguymatt
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Recently I recommended they kill the dog and just buy one.
I love this board.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:12 pm to carguymatt
Should have killed it the 1st time it bit you. Now he's the alpha and you're the bitch.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:20 pm to terd ferguson
My dad has a pistol and he's a deer hunter. I don't think he really likes my dad either but he comes around dad when dad is eating expecting a treat. He'll bite your fingers if you give him a treat too but that's not necessarily his fault. My dad isn't the type to shoot a pet but he did shoot a cat years ago he ran over in his truck partially not realizing it.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:21 pm to carguymatt
When you’re in your 70s everyone around you starts dying. It’s depressing. They are going to kill that dog. It loves your parents and they love him. They might even get a chuckle when he nips at you and you go crazy. Maybe they’re even secretly rewarding the dog for what you perceive as his transgressions. I must ask, have you ever tried being nice to the dog? Offered it treats and rubbed its belly and softly told him he was a good boy? Or do you just walk in like you own the place and go straight to the fridge looking for leftovers. Dog is probably thinking WTF.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:23 pm to carguymatt
Get that dog on some weed. Will chill that frickr out
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:26 pm to IamNotaRobot
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When you’re in your 70s everyone around you starts dying. It’s depressing. They are going to kill that dog. It loves your parents and they love him. They might even get a chuckle when he nips at you and you go crazy. Maybe they’re even secretly rewarding the dog for what you perceive as his transgressions. I must ask, have you ever tried being nice to the dog? Offered it treats and rubbed its belly and softly told him he was a good boy? Or do you just walk in like you own the place and go straight to the fridge looking for leftovers. Dog is probably thinking WTF.
Oh yea , I've tried making friends with the dog. I think part of the issue is , he doesn't see me enough. about 2 years ago he'd let me pick him up and pet him although I could tell he was real nervous. Recently though I think he recognizes me but wants to be mean. If try to scoop him up from behind he'll growl crazy like his ribs are hurting but I'm sure they aren't.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:30 pm to carguymatt
Well, your parents are making it clear that the dogs are extremely important to them. You are going to have to accommodate that fact.
Since you only live an hour away, I would recommend day trips to see your folks. If you go for a family gathering and need/want to stay overnight, get a motel/hotel room. Being rested when mixing with relatives is so important in maintaining good relations.
Since you only live an hour away, I would recommend day trips to see your folks. If you go for a family gathering and need/want to stay overnight, get a motel/hotel room. Being rested when mixing with relatives is so important in maintaining good relations.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 10:37 pm to HoboDickCheese
This! He thinks he is the boss. Needs to be shown he is not. I'm betting old parents can't/won't do this.
Take the dog, break him, train him and return him to them.
Take the dog, break him, train him and return him to them.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 11:23 pm to carguymatt
Posted on 8/22/25 at 11:34 pm to Saskwatch
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Get that dog on some weed. Will chill that frickr out
Gummies are the answer, in this case.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 1:11 am to carguymatt
Life’s too short to deal with that. I love animals and it’s fine for them to affect your lives but not in an overly negative way. Doesn’t sound like it will improve.
Of course you’ll have to convince your parents. Sounds like they’ve just gotten used to it but I’m sure they would rather see their children. No dog would come between me and my parents. You may just have to deal with it.
But if it’s as bad as you say then maybe you could have it boarded while visiting and they’ll appreciate the quiet and be more reasonable. If it’s making the female dog miserable that would be enough for me. She came first. The biting is the icing.
You don’t have to kill it. Send it to the pound and at least give it a chance. Warn them about the biting though.
Of course you’ll have to convince your parents. Sounds like they’ve just gotten used to it but I’m sure they would rather see their children. No dog would come between me and my parents. You may just have to deal with it.
But if it’s as bad as you say then maybe you could have it boarded while visiting and they’ll appreciate the quiet and be more reasonable. If it’s making the female dog miserable that would be enough for me. She came first. The biting is the icing.
You don’t have to kill it. Send it to the pound and at least give it a chance. Warn them about the biting though.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 4:02 am to WestSideTiger
I had an extremely reactive little dog. I adored her and she adored me. She bit so many people—including the Amazon delivery guy.
She was on 75mg Trazadone 3x a day. And phenobarbital for her seizures. She was probably brain damaged from them.
She went after my husband in his sleep one night and that was it for me. Lap of love came after that.
She was on 75mg Trazadone 3x a day. And phenobarbital for her seizures. She was probably brain damaged from them.
She went after my husband in his sleep one night and that was it for me. Lap of love came after that.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 4:39 am to carguymatt
Shock collar!
Posted on 8/23/25 at 6:43 am to carguymatt
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I've done the "pick him up" thing at my mom's request a few years ago. If I can coral him fast enough it's like he knows don't bite or he will land hard. Last couple times i was there he bit me doing that. It happened to my sister too. It's almost like his mental condition has deteriorated .
You seriously dont know how to handle this??
When you mom isn't looking you pick the little shite up while youre outside and scare the living $hit out of it. Scruff it like a cat and scare it into submission. It'll run away every time you walk around.
If it wont play nice, rule with fear.
This post was edited on 8/23/25 at 11:48 am
Posted on 8/23/25 at 6:58 am to carguymatt
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ETA I live about an hour away and my sister is 5 hours away. My sister doesn't want to go over there at all. And I used to go about once per month , leave Friday come home Sunday but that's dwindled to about once every 3 months
Hey, hon’, it’s working out the way we thought it would! - - CarGuyMatt’s parents.
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:05 am to carguymatt
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:29 am to carguymatt
quote:hmm
Recently I recommended they kill the dog and just buy one. They've got the money but I guess they are too good hearted but they aren't liberals
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:30 am to carguymatt
Ditch the parents keep the dog
Posted on 8/23/25 at 8:36 am to carguymatt
Your parents' plan of getting an insufferable little dog to keep their annoying kids away is obviously a good one. 
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