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[watchmakersylar]

My sister has a broken dog. He has aggression issues. He's attacked my dog, me and her several times. Last June I told her he had to go, or I would. I backed down when I saw her falling apart. She had a fucking nervous breakdown over the dog because she has to save him. So I let him stay. He's been on a severe behavior management course. A course that I adhere to like the word of God. However my sister does not, because "he's getting better." I am sick of pointing out that her refusal to follow the rules sets him back.

He's been on this "therapy" for months now. He's on meds. He's watched like a fucking hawk when I'm alone with him. I don't let him get away with anything. He goes on walks 3x a week and comes home exhausted. He has to wear a muzzle on walks because he bit the walker.

Today he came home breathing like a freight train. I took the muzzle off, so he could get water. The UPS man came to the door. UPS comes to our house almost daily. He went nuts. He threw himself at the door, and then charged across the living room and bit me in the stomach. If I hadn't been wearing lose clothes, he would have hurt me. The walker was there too. He didn't bite the stranger; he came for me.

I called my roommate/sister, and all she could do was start her litany of "why's, what if's, oh no whatever shall we do, he's a good dog...". I've gone cold inside again. I'd finally gotten past that, but my life revolves around this animal since I work from home. I want him gone. I am done with this shit. Does he have to bite a stranger or tear me open for him to be gone?

Now she's coming home early. I don't want to get into a fight. I don't want to give ultimatums. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm sick of this shit.

Comments

[open-flame.livejournal.com]

The hugest hugs on the planet for you, babe.

Sometimes there's no saving something, no matter how hard you try. Animals included. He's gotta go, IMHO.

[sylar.livejournal.com]

I know. But it'll destroy her. Either way it's shit.

[open-flame.livejournal.com]

*hugs for her too*

You've got a choice of fucked or fucked, which is a shitty choice to have to make. :(

[heroslayer]

I know we don't talk very often, but ... holy shit. I'm glad you're relatively unharmed and I'm sorry that the situation is so shitty. And, yeah, I know it's not my fault, but still -- being in those kind of situations blows.

Hopefully it works out for you, somehow.

[sylar.livejournal.com]

Thanks I appreciate the concern. I really do.

[calumfan.livejournal.com]

damn, just damn.

It's obvious the dog isn't happy and has issues.

It sucks but she really needs to realize and accept what's best for the dog. NExt time he could go for a stranger and then you're really fucked.

[sylar.livejournal.com]

I know, babe. Preaching to the choir. I'm just not in any mood to get into another fight about it.

[teleparkman.livejournal.com]

Oh, shit. That really, really sucks. No idea what I would do in that situation... *Hugs tight*

[sylar.livejournal.com]

Thanks hon *hugs*

[teleparkman.livejournal.com]

Anything I can do, let me know. Even if it's just being goofy to distract you.

[sylar.livejournal.com]

That is the sweetest thing ever. XOXO

[teleparkman.livejournal.com]

That's me. *Grins*

[petrelliheidi.livejournal.com]

Damn that sounds harsh. I'm not a big dog person, I'm always afraid they'll take a bite out of me (doesn't have to be big dogs either, can be just little tiny dogs).

His "therapy" (really how much do you pay for dog therapy? :O) doesn't sound like it's working at all and you shouldn't have to put up with him terrorizing you.

As to her words, yes he's a good dog...he'll bite your leg off real good.

*huggies you*

[shartyrant.livejournal.com]

Sad to hear it. Glad you weren't hurt badly! Though the stress of it sounds beyond horrifying.

Honestly, if he keeps biting no matter WHAT type of training he has or how consistent, then that means he needs to be either 1) put down or 2) given to someone who doesn't mind being bitten. If he is biting you especially over a stranger has me concerned. My adopted mother-in-law said that from what I have told her about the dog and the issues you two have had that there is a strong chance that the dog comes from a breeder that either interbred them too close or the genetics on that strain went bad. It does happen with that breed a lot lately because of those reasons. She would know as she helped raise them, show them professionally for 20 some years.

Wish I could help more. Wishing you luck and hope that she realizes for the dog's best interest it is time to look for him a new home or maybe even be put down.

[eriksselest.livejournal.com]

Aww, hon - I'm sorry that he hasn't gotten much better. =( *Major hugs*

[lilhippiemomma.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry, i know how hard that can be. I had a very close friend's pit bull attack my lab mix almost breaking her hip a while back and it was horrible. If a dog is that aggressive you have to do what you have to do. What happens if it bites a child?

I know you don't want to fight with your sister but she needs to come to terms with the fact her dog is to mean and is causing serious problems. And it seems like you are the one taking care of the dog not her. Stay strong, this too shall pass.

It's going to be hard on her but just be there for her and tell her its for the best, and the next time she wants a pet maybe something less aggressive would be better, like a bassist hound...you don't get much more slugo than that.

I know we have talked only a few times in passing (I'm SlyarsHippieGirl on SArmy) but I read this and it broke my heart. If you ever need someone to just vent and yell to I'm always around, I'm a stay at home mom and I'm always next to my computer.

It will get better I promise :)