so many of you saw my thread about her snapping at my mom.
well, the night before last she attacked Bella, leaving several puncture wounds and scaring Bella a lot. I literally had to beat her off of her.
I contacted my mentor (who is also a trainer/behaviorist) and her advice was to consider euthanizing Meri.
and tonight, she had a paper towel in her mouth, I tried to catch her and take it from her, but she turned around and went for my arm. which I *never* thought she would do
now remember, she is my heart dog. I do not know what I will do without her, but she cannot be trusted, I am conditioning her to her muzzle, which she will be wearing all the time.
but I do not feel right doing that to her, I feel that she will keep getting worse, and we have controlled her pain as much as we could.
after coming on chat last night, I feel that the best thing for everyone involved (including her) is euthanasia. even though in my heart that is the last thing I want to do.
the problem is, my parents are against it. they want to 'see how the fall goes'
but I do not think that they are considering HER. they are considering what her death will do to me.
also, I know nothing of her parents or genetics, all I know is that she used to be great. but now, after biting 2 men, snapping at my mom and I, and attacking Bella multiple times, and me working with her as much as I could, I am thinking this has a lot to do with genetics.
does anyone have any constructive advice for me?
well, the night before last she attacked Bella, leaving several puncture wounds and scaring Bella a lot. I literally had to beat her off of her.
I contacted my mentor (who is also a trainer/behaviorist) and her advice was to consider euthanizing Meri.
and tonight, she had a paper towel in her mouth, I tried to catch her and take it from her, but she turned around and went for my arm. which I *never* thought she would do
now remember, she is my heart dog. I do not know what I will do without her, but she cannot be trusted, I am conditioning her to her muzzle, which she will be wearing all the time.
but I do not feel right doing that to her, I feel that she will keep getting worse, and we have controlled her pain as much as we could.
after coming on chat last night, I feel that the best thing for everyone involved (including her) is euthanasia. even though in my heart that is the last thing I want to do.
the problem is, my parents are against it. they want to 'see how the fall goes'
but I do not think that they are considering HER. they are considering what her death will do to me.
also, I know nothing of her parents or genetics, all I know is that she used to be great. but now, after biting 2 men, snapping at my mom and I, and attacking Bella multiple times, and me working with her as much as I could, I am thinking this has a lot to do with genetics.
does anyone have any constructive advice for me?
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