I have a very unpredicatable tempered English Bull Terrier and would like to rehome her.Where do I go?

Question

I have a female English Bull Terrier.She does not like children, she is ok with other dogs to an extent.she is very protective n jelous.she does not let many people fuss her.when out on walks she will bark and try to go for vehicles on the road, other people. she does not like wheels or shopping trolleys for some reason.the good points.she is housed trained and does not chew for a 2 1/2 year old.I have just had a baby and I have not got time for her. She needs a lot of love and attention and playing with n she will show you alot of affection back.I do not know what to do, any help??

Answer 1

Call the RSPCA....dont abandone her whatever you do.

Answer 2

I would find a rescue shelter in your area that has a good rehoming policy and a non-destuctive policy.

If your local kennels cannot take them then there maybe a rescue organisation that specialises in English Bull Terriers. They maybe found on the net or in the directory sections in the monthly dog magazines that are available in the newsagents.

Look around the kennels first before asking if they would have the dog to make sure they are clean and well looked after.

The dog may have behavioural problems but these can be trained out of her with the right training and a patient owner.

Answer 3

If you really can't give her the care she needs then ring around animal rescue centres to see if any can take her in. Whilst it's probably preferable to use a rescue that specialises in that breed, it's not the be-all-and-end-all. Most rescues will make sure that the dog is rehomed suitably. Check what the rescue's re-homing policy is, mainly whether it does homechecks. The homecheck thing is important - you need to know that the dog is going to the right home. It will be easier for the rescue to find the right home for your dog if you give them as much info as you can, good and bad - as you have in your question above.

Whatever you do, don't re-home the dog by just advertising it to "a good home" in the free ads.It sounds as though you've not got the experience or time to check properly whether the dog will be well looked after, whether the new home is "a good home" - rescues are more experienced in this and probably will.

Answer 4

If it is something you truely feel you are not the right person for corrective training of this dog, because it just isn't for some people, (like i could never own a special needs/handicapped dog, I'm just not the person for it), then research which rescue groups are "no-kill" while possibly getting the word out that you are selling her, this way, if you're having a hard time selling her, you have a backup plan with the no kill rescue group! Just because she is a dog that needs extra training doesn't mean you are obligated to work with her. Let someone else who can work with her have her. This way you are happy with your family's safety and such, and you know she is with the right people. It's literally a relationship, most people date and break up a number of times. Same with a dog, she just wasn't the right dog for you. Sorry I keep rambling, I just don't want you to feel bad! Good Luck!

Answer 5

I'm not sure what country you are in but the UK has lots of breed rescue charities. I imagine they have them in other countries as well.

Try Googling "English Bull Terrier Rescue".

The thing is, if you rehome her through a specific breed rescue she will be rehomed by people who are knowledgeable about the breed and all the little temperament "quirks" English Bull terriers can have. They will also vet any potential homes to make sure the person knows what they are taking on and are able to take care of her. They may even be able to address some of the behavioural issues with training.

Answer 6

afraid i agree with willburb on this and will probably get loads of people tutting and saying its in humane but i think having the dog euthanised is the best thing for everyone

there are so many nice mannered dogs in homes that just have SLIGHT behaviour problems like chewing that are in there for months if not years, so how long do you think your dog with a nasty temperment would be in there for?

it sounds like she has a serious problem and will need extensive therapy for her to be rehomed succesfully, thats if any shelter would take her on with such a violent temper.

unfortuntaly Bull Terriers do not always make the lovely dogs so many people think they do and lots have problemswith being snappy and aggressive which is why they have and are still used for illegal dog fighting.

just ask yourself if you could live with the thought of the dog attacking someone, you are getting rid of her as you have a baby now, what if the next person who has her has kids??

explain to the vet about your situation and im sure they will be willing to help in any way they can.

Answer 7

Check with the humane society-
there are alot of no kill shelters
now. Also, ask if the shelters do
put the dogs down, some shelters work
with other shelters and move the
animals around to give the dog a
second chance.
Check online for rescue options-
there are alot of foster parents out
there that will take the animals.
Hope all goes well.

Answer 8

Where in the country are you? Leigh Animal Sanctuary will take dogs for a fee of £25 for looking after them in the time it takes to re-home them www.leighanimalsanctuary
Otherwise I'd ring around your local rescue centres and ask if anyone can take it. A lot of rescue centres will only take strays though so you need to ask if they know of anywhere which will take your dog if they won't. They usually have a list of numbers onhand. Good luck and I know it's difficult to give up an animal but if you really cannot cope, the dog will be better off elsewhere. Don't feel guilty, your problem is really quite common.

Answer 9

It sounds like she wasn't properly socialised as a pup, she's not well trained or under control and you should think very carefully about her future.
Don't take her to a dogs home, they are not equipped to cope. Try the breed rescue and the Dogs Trust - and tell them about her problem behaviour. Breed rescue are used to the breed, Dogs Trust have behavioural trainers on staff. Don't hide her problems from the new owner.
Don't rehome her through an advert, she needs specialist retraining not a well meaning pet home.
If you cannot rehome her before your baby is born then the kindest thing will be to have her euthanased. Don't just dump her at the dogs home to be euthanased by strangers in strange surroundings.
If oyu ever get another dog please avoid this breed and take the pup to puppy training classes, then to obediance classes. Don't make the same mistake twice.

Answer 10

Go to www.petfinder.com, type in your zip code and the breed of dog. A list of dogs available for adoption will come up, however if you look at the list of shelters that have these dogs then you will be able to find a breed specific rescue group near you.
Another option would be to take her to the nearest SPCA or Humane Society. Call these organizations first though as some of them require you to have an appointment to drop off an animal. Please do not take her to a local "pound" as she will most likely be euthanized if you do.

Answer 11

i have three dogs, a rotweiller, german shepherd and english springer spaniel. these all get on with my 4 cats and rabbit oh and children tremendously and i would say that this was due to puppy training. it is quite expensive but certainly worth it. If you can no longer keep the dog i would recommend ringing the kennel club as your dog is a pedigree, they may be able to rehome her. dont just put her in a regular dog shelter, im sure there is plenty of help at the kennel club