My neice is coming for a few years while her dad, my brother is in jail. She has an extremely aggressive dog she is bringing with her. He attacked my youngest puppy twice already, my pup is only a month old. My largest dog has always been able to defend my young dogs, but hes getting old and not as strong. I'm afriad her dog will attack him too. What if I'm not home, or sleeping? He could attack any of my dogs... and my family! What do I do!?
2007-10-24 12:43:46 · 11 answers · asked by Holly S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds very traumatic all the way around.
If your niece is young, it would be hard to lose her dad, her home and her dog all at once. It really depends on what kind of aggression and just how serious it is. Is it predictable, over food or toys for example? Is this a large dog that is liable to cause serious injury or a small dog that may be fearful?
It is unusual for an adult dog to attack a puppy out of the blue. What were the circumstances? Was the puppy bitten or hurt?
Can the dogs live safely and separately for awhile while you assess if her dog can have his behavior modified? If their house has been in an uproar lately, the dog may be expressing all of that stress.
It really depends on what specifically is going on and what kind of resources you have to manage it all safely.
2007-10-24 13:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by WooHoo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep the dog in a pen outside, make sure that it can't get out. If at all possible since this is the only thing your neice will have as a link with her dad. But you will need to let your brother and neice know that if you have any trouble that you may have to find it another home. I had my neice for almost a year and she had a house dog, and I don't like dogs or cats in the house. We did let her keep the dog some on weekends but she had to care for him and clean up after him, when he was here. Otherwise we had her mom get another family member that had her own house dogs round the same size take and keep him for them. Good luck, best wishes.
2007-10-24 13:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Gladys C 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
All of the above but you can also add, making it a caveat to your niece living with you that they both go to obedience training (an aggressive dog is not welcome anywhere) plus the dog wear a muzzle until he is retrained. They make muzzles these days that are harmless to the dog. Is it at all possible to cordon off space (like, keeping certain doors always closed) so the aggressive dog is in a space by himself? It's probably best for everyone all around if the dog gets retrained though, safer for people and other animals; and even then, if you all are out of the house, keep the dog securely separated from the other dogs.
2007-10-24 12:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Inundated in SF 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I would keep the 4 week old puppy away from any other dogs except the mother for starters. As she should still be getting milk from her, if she's not get a milk replacer.
As for this other puppy, I would keep him seperated too. And have a talk with your brother to see if there are other arrangements that can be made or to give the dog away to another home.
If you are willing to shell out some money, you can hire a beharviorist to help you.
good luck
2007-10-24 12:49:16 · answer #4 · answered by Aubrey's mommy 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I would tell them that you can take your neice, but not the dog. tell them you have tried and you just cant keep it. try to find another family member to keep it or you will have to take it to the dog pond. Since this is aggressive i would not allow it in my house with my other pets, just my opinion. You are already doing a big favor by taking your neice in, i wouldnt think they would expect you put up with this dog. hope this helps.
2007-10-24 12:49:03 · answer #5 · answered by sweetjade210 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Keep him outside, or in a fenced area. If you have those toddler fences for little kids, uses those. Keep him busy with alot of toys. Best of luck<33 I am really sorry about your brother.
2007-10-24 12:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the dog is truly that aggressive, I'd give her one opportunity to keep the dog confined in a kennel. First time he escapes and shows aggression, then he'd have to go, either to a boarding kennel, or to a vet for humane euthanasia.
2007-10-24 12:49:05 · answer #7 · answered by twhrider 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
tell ur niece that she cant bring the dog and maybe its not the dog that aggressive it just a domiant dog and if you niece is upset about haveing to get rid of here dog tell her its her fault for making her dog agressive but dont take it the pound they will put it down but then if she know wat happened then maybe she wouldnt make her dog mean next time
2007-10-24 12:56:14 · answer #8 · answered by sarah_see_123 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
What do you mean what do you do??
You taking in your neice not her agressive dog. Tell her no dog that all.
Who is the Adult here her or you???
2007-10-24 12:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
What are you doing with a month old puppy? He should be with his mother for another month!! Take the pup & give it back to it's mother!!!
Crate the dogs when they are left alone!!!
2007-10-24 12:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by ® 7 · 3⤊ 4⤋