May 20, 2011
Our rescue dog has killed my other dog and one of my goats. I think that I either need to find her a new home or put her to sleep. What are your thought?
Full Question:
I have a Boxer that I rescued. The previous owner was terminally ill and had to give her up. Or that was what I was told. She seemed to be fine with all the other animals and then she got into a fight with one of my older dogs and that dog died from it.Since then she has killed one of my baby goats and attacked an adult goat through the fence. I have been watching very closely and yesterday I saw him grab the male goat by the face and would not let go until I hit her with a stick. My daughters will not let my granddaughters come to my house until I get rid of this dog.
My question is: Should I try to find a home for her or put her down? This is a very hard decision for me.
Sharon
Cindy's Answer:
This is far more of an owner problem than a dog problem.
The dog lacks pack structure, training and a controlled environment. After the dog did this to a goat - why in the world would you allow this dog to be loose outside and out of your control?
Find a new home for the dog - one where the people will take an interest in learning how to establish pack structure and training - here are the links to do it. I don't think you're the right person for this dog.
Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet
Basic Dog Obedience
Remote Collar Training for Pet Owners
I don't think its fair to kill a dog because of your mistakes and lack of training.
The dog lacks pack structure, training and a controlled environment. After the dog did this to a goat - why in the world would you allow this dog to be loose outside and out of your control?
Find a new home for the dog - one where the people will take an interest in learning how to establish pack structure and training - here are the links to do it. I don't think you're the right person for this dog.
Establishing Pack Structure with the Family Pet
Basic Dog Obedience
Remote Collar Training for Pet Owners
I don't think its fair to kill a dog because of your mistakes and lack of training.
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