Yesterday my 1 year old carin terrier bit my little brother on the arm and he had to go to the hospital to get stitches. What had happened earlier was my little brother tried scaring my mom and hid behind the couch. He jumped up and made a noise and my dog, Bubba went after him barking, but he didnt bite him. Later on my little brother wanted to get on the couch and Bubba was laying down near it and he was acting all scared and kept his eyes on Bubba, then when he went to get on the couch, Bubba went after him and got him pretty good on the arm. My mom took him to the hospital and b/c it was a dog bite she had to fill out a police report and bubba has to stay in quarentin with us for 10 days before animal control will take him. My mom wont let me keep him, because my brother is so afraid of him. Hes only 8, but he ofcourse blows it way out of porpotion and wont even be around Bubba even when he has a muzzle on so Bub has to stay in his kennel all day. I dont want to put my dog down...
2007-08-15 13:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by Ash 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
What can I do? There is no way my mom will let me keep him and if I let animal control have him they will put him to sleep. He is a really sweet dog, he just doesnt do well with my little brother who is afraid of him. I love this dog to death and Id hate to see him be destroyed...if anything I would go with him to have him put down, that way hes not alone or scared....
2007-08-15 13:55:49 · update #1
Contact Cairn Terrier rescue and explain everything to them. They may be able to foster him until an adults only home can be found for Bubba. Sounds to me like Bubba had a reasonable cause to bite.
2007-08-15 14:00:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I had a choice I'd get rid of my brother, but since you don't, I would try to contact a terrier rescue group now and see if they can place your dog right after the 10 days in a home with adults. Don't let animal control take the dog, because they will gas it in a gas chamber. If it has to be put to sleep, go to the vet and be with it and hold it while it is done. I don't think this needs to be done though, this is just a puppy at one year old. Little terriers are not good with children, and your brother scared your mom, so the dog was trying to protect her, and then your brother started showing fear and the dog sensed it. Now your brother is never going to be able to live in the house with the dog cos he's afraid and the dog knows it. Find a home for the dog. Go on line to the rescue groups in your area. The rescue groups can find a terrier group if you can't. Even a vet in town might be able to find a home for your pet. I'm sorry about you losing the dog, but unfortunately you have a bratty brother and a mother that doesn't understand about animals, and until your brother gets older, you won't be able to have a little dog in the house. You need something like a lab or a rottweiller. Something big and good with kids. Terriers just won't do. Your brother does need to be around dogs again, and soon, or he will grow up to be afraid of them for the rest of his life. He and your mother need to learn about body language around dogs. Maybe they should take Bubba to Petsmart and take an obedience class with him together and learn how to handle your dog. Then the two of them would learn about dogs and you could even keep him... I can't see that happening, but that would be the perfect solution.
Good luck...sorry about Bubba
2007-08-15 14:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by postalbb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably right that the dog will be put down. No one is going to put a dog back out into the public that bit a child.
It is clear that this has been an ongoing problem. Get help to train any dogs you have in your home. It is not your little brother's fault. You dog was allowed to be dominant over him. You and your mom let him.
Convince your mom to pay to get professional help or find yourself a rescue that will take a dog that bites children.
In my conversations with a shelter behaviorist, he says that his (other) clients bring in dogs that have bitten people for him to train. Sometimes the court orders it. He'll train the dogs but he also signs a paper stating that he trained the dog but it may be dangerous in particular circumstances. This really gets people upset. But hey, he's not going to put people in danger by saying the dog is safe. If the owners don't keep up the training/handling methods and precautions then someone else may get hurt again.
People are most important. Learn everything you can before you get your next dog. Think of what kind of dog would be enjoyed by your little brother. Try breed that are know to adore children.
So sorry this happened. Take good care of your little brother, okay? I'm sure he is going to feel REALLY terrible even though he may not say it.
2007-08-15 14:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Amber 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK... I re-read your question like 3 times, and I don't see how people are blaming your brother, because it doesn't sound like he did anything wrong. If I'm getting this right, your brother was jumping out at your mom, and not your dog, and then your brother was scared to sit down because your dog had barked at him earlier, and he was scared. It's a sad situation, but I think if the bite required stitches your brother is not blowing it out of proportion. I think the dog should go to a home without children, I'm sorry.
2007-08-15 14:23:07 · answer #4 · answered by skahermit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
post an ad on petfinder.com to find a new home w/o young kids or kids that are afriad of dogs. or search for a terrier rescue group in your area. i'm sure they will take bubba and find him a great home.
you can post in the paper too.
what your dog did was a reaction to 1 being scared by your bro earlier and 2 he was getting the fear vibe from your bro and they sense that
good lord those dogs are so small and normally friendly.
i can't believe your brother is afraid of a lil dog like that.
i think your mom should be more understanding and get your brother to work at adjusting/liking to the dog instead of making him leave. if this is an isolated incident of him biting someone and you can work at getting them to like eachother...
2007-08-15 14:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by nataliexoxo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for this whole situation. I'm glad your brother wasn't hurt worse, yet I don't blame the dog. I think 8 years old is plenty old enough to know how to act around a dog.
Now....animal control. If you want to be there if they are definately going to put him to sleep, I don't know why they'd refuse unless they have some kind of policy about it. If it's done at a vet's, you can go in with them, so it sure can't hurt to ask. You sound like a very caring person and I hope you do get to be there if they do have to put him down. Please email me if you'd like, as I'd like to know how it turns out if you feel like talking.
2007-08-15 14:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does your little brother hug it around the neck?? or maybe bubba doesnt like little kids because hes had a bad experience..and you shouldnt keep a muzzle on bubba..it really isnt good at all..but i really think you should keep an eye on your little bro..cuz i have the same problem with my little brother over here..you should have your little brother get closer to him and not be soo loud or anything like that..they just need some time together..thats all try it!!
2007-08-15 14:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by sexxay smilez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's sad, but you will have to put the little guy down. There aren't a lot of places that will euthanize an 8 y/o boy, so be patient. Call around to various Chinese restaurants, see if they want him.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME? Your brother needs to be shot. I know he's only 8, but that's old enough to understand that you should treat animals with respect. He is purposely messing with the dog. I would sit him down and explain that his body language when he approaches the dog needs to be confident and loving. If that didn't work, I would beat him senseless. But then, I'm an animal person, not a people person.....
2007-08-15 14:04:33 · answer #8 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Its too bad. your dog is not aggressive natured,just with your Lil bro, alot of dogs have issues with smaller children and dont know how to react, this is where u come in,but unfortunately,damage is done now.take him to a trainer,not one that uses treats but will work with the dogs inner reason of why he does it and what triggers it, then the trainer can help you heal the dogs issue,a treat trainer would only distract, you need to let the dog know this behavior is unacceptable,but in a firm,unabusive manner.good luck.
2007-08-15 14:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the brother and keep the dog!
2007-08-15 14:49:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋