I HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD FEAR AGGRESSIVE BORDER COLLIE THAT IS GREAT WITH MY DAUGHTER AND I BUT HAS BITTEN EVERYBODY ELSE, THE VET, MY DAUGHTER'S FATHER, THE OBEDIENCE SCHOOL TRAINER PRIOR TO US BEING BANNED FROM RETURNING TO CLASS AND THAT WAS AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY. HE TOLD ME AT THE TIME TO PUT THE DOG DOWN, WHICH WE DIDN'T DO. HE DID A NUMBER ON MY BOYFRIEND'S HAND AT CHRISTMAS AND NOW MY DAUGHTER AND I ARE MOVING IN WITH HIM AND THE DOG IS NOT INVITED, WHICH I CAN'T BLAME HIM FOR SAYING. HE LOVES DOGS, MY OTHER DOG IS ALREADY THERE BUT WE DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THE BORDER COLLIE. EVEN THOUGH HE'S AWFUL TO EVERYONE ELSE, MY DAUGHTER AND I LOVE HIM DEARLY, WE HAVE TRIED SEVERAL RESCUE OPERATIONS THAT CLEARLY AREN'T INTERESTED IN HIM. THE OBEDIENCE SCHOOL TRAINER THINKS THAT HE WAS INBRED AND THAT THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. PLEASE, ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE GREAT! THANKS!
2007-03-20 03:57:39 · 11 answers · asked by Kelly H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Were are you located? i may be able to find him a home at a Working ranch were he would feel more comfertible... Hes Not bitting becuse hes Agressive hes bitting becuse he Seems to be very protctive of your daughter and you.. thats a BCs mind set they are Very protective,,, Dont put a good dog down BCs are one of the most missunderstood dogs in the world it takes a special person to understand there personaltiys,.... contact me coorscowgirl101@yahoo.com
2007-03-21 06:14:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem you describe isn't uncommon in Borders. This site (link below) is excellent, there is a dog trainer there, she is blunt but she knows her stuff. If there is any chance of redeeming the dog then she will help you, or at least she will be able to give you some ideas on where to find a home for the dog. You will need to register to ask, her name is Karen so look for replies from her.
You need to build the dog's confidence. It's not easy but it can be done with gentle basic training and positive reinforcement. He also needs to learn the pack order and that he is the bottom of the rung. Rescue groups tend to not accept dogs who have already shown aggression or fear biting as if they were to rehome it, they could be found liable if the dog attacks someone.
Your best bet may be a farmer who is knowlegable on working dogs who can give her a job as borders need to herd, that's what they're bred for.
I hope you can find a solution, it's obvious you love her a lot and just want what is best for her. Good luck.
2007-03-20 11:17:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No rescue is going to take a fear biter. They could never find a home for it and most time they would be the ones who ended up having to put the dog down. It is very hard in rescue to have to make that decision but we do.
I know I have had to go with one of our rescue dogs who had to be put down and it was very hard.
He was also a fear biter.
If you can no longer keep the dog the kindest thing for you to do for him is to have him put down. At least you will be there for him to hold him and tell him he was a good dog.
Then he will be at peace and not living in fear somewhere else.
Other than that you can try Best Friends out in Kanab Utah they takei n dogs and operate a no kill shelter. The dog could live out the rest of his life there. It might not be a great life and he might not have much human contact but he would live.
2007-03-20 12:10:57 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sooo sorry. But I would do what the experts already suggested. Unless you can provide a place where he feels safe and you can care for him properly - meaning that he will not have to deal with strangers or be put in situations where he will bite then you have no choice. You took on this responsibility and since you are choosing to move in with your boyfriend where you know the dog is not welcome you have the responsibility to do what is best for the dog. Asking him to trust you and then abandoning him is NOT what is best for the dog.
2007-03-20 11:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by PRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is NOT inbred. This is a situation where the dog is viewing the situtation as no one in control and he must be the one in control and does not know how. This dog is clearly a follower who has been forced into a leadership position by a lack of clear leadership at home. Love will NOT solve this problem. Try cesar milan's video or book or tv series on becommming a leader to this dog. http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2007-03-20 11:05:50 · answer #5 · answered by SC 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Instead of a dog trainer You would be far better off finding a "certified" animal behaviourist, contact your nearest veterinary college for help finding one, most trainers have never went to school to study animal behaviour so have no clue how an animal mind works, or how they percieve things, and I have seen more than enough who have no clue how to even approach fearful dogs
2007-03-20 11:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by OntarioGreys 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't keep him, you need to put him down. There are lots of nice, stable dogs that desperately need homes. Nobody wants a dog that bites.
2007-03-20 11:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i agree with bassetnut, It will be hard but you need to put this dog down... He is a huge Liability I am surprised you haven't been sued yet....
2007-03-20 11:15:38 · answer #8 · answered by GrassRootsRabbits 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u may as well put him down.its a shame,but he has chose u an her as his an hell never settle with anyone else,they would end up shootin him droppin him off to starve or somin
2007-03-20 11:07:14 · answer #9 · answered by pooh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have retrained many dogs such as this and I am willing to talk with you to see if it can be done.
If you want to try please email me.
I am a behaviorst
2007-03-20 11:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋