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**DONOTDELETE** wrote 03/02/2010 06:11 PM Killing Cajun #267184 - 03/02/2010 06:11 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	Have been lurking and learning on this site for some time. The advice and wisdom here has played a large part in my decision to put down a 16 MO Australian Shepherd. We welcomed him into our family of 2 adults and a 6 YO Rotty at nine wks of age, and I knew within the first week that I was in way over my head. Worked thru zero bite inhibition, separation anxiety( I'am a retired nurse, so no long absences). He was the weirdest mix of dominance and hyper-sensitivity I've ever seen. I think the term is sharp-shy. Raw fed from day one and neutered at 10 months due to my firm belief that one of him was all the world needed. Now have two female Aussies who are, thank heaven, normally challenging. A 13 MO and a 10 wk old. Happy for the opportunity to learn from this site. Tina
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Marcia Blum wrote 03/02/2010 06:33 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #267187 - 03/02/2010 06:33 PM
Marcia Blum Webboard User Reg: 10-07-2009 Posts: 512 Loc: Denver, Colorado Offline	That sounds awfully sad to me...
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Barbara Schuler wrote 03/02/2010 06:37 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #267190 - 03/02/2010 06:37 PM
Barbara Schuler Webboard User Reg: 01-15-2009 Posts: 5090 Loc: Lanexa Virginia Offline	Quote: Tina McGuire The advice and wisdom here has played a large part in my decision to put down a 16 MO Australian Shepherd. I'm a bit curious as to specifically which advice and wisdom helped you reach this decision.
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Joyce Salazar wrote 03/02/2010 06:47 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #267191 - 03/02/2010 06:47 PM
Joyce Salazar Webboard User Reg: 02-28-2008 Posts: 2075 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	Quote: Marcia Blum That sounds awfully sad to me... Me too. Tina, did you try to rehome him?  Quote: Barbara Schuler  Quote: Tina McGuire The advice and wisdom here has played a large part in my decision to put down a 16 MO Australian Shepherd. I'm a bit curious as to specifically which advice and wisdom helped you reach this decision. Ditto Joyce Salazar
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**DONOTDELETE** wrote 03/02/2010 06:52 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: Barbara Schuler ] #267193 - 03/02/2010 06:52 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	The knowledge that there was really no amount of training that was going to alter his "view" of the world. That poor breeding practices and genetics had produced a ticking time bomb. It was never, if he would bite, just when. We have grandchildren that we have carefully kept away from this dog for some time. The risk is too great. And yes, it is very sad, because we loved him very much. Tina ED's COMMENTS EDITED IN: THIS IS BS - you never got this from my web site. You dropped the ball with this dog.
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randy allen wrote 03/02/2010 06:54 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: Joyce Salazar ] #267194 - 03/02/2010 06:54 PM
randy allen Webboard User Reg: 08-30-2007 Posts: 3283 Loc: Offline	I'll be a bit more direct. WTF!!!!!!!! Less than 2 years old and pts'd? WTF!!!!!!! Wish I could welcome you to the board. Randy Allen Ps. Hope you don't sleep tonight and every night for the rest of your life.
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Joyce Salazar wrote 03/02/2010 06:58 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #267195 - 03/02/2010 06:58 PM
Joyce Salazar Webboard User Reg: 02-28-2008 Posts: 2075 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	Tina, I guess I just don't understand why you wouldn't try to rehome this dog to someone else, perhaps someone without children? So, this dog never has bitten anyone, but you suspected it could happen. Did someone suggest you put this dog down? Joyce Salazar
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**DONOTDELETE** wrote 03/02/2010 07:04 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: randy allen ] #267196 - 03/02/2010 07:04 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	Randy, you have obviously never been in this type of position, so I forgive you. There is no dog on earth that is worth a child being mauled. I would have loved it if he was simply dominant aggressive, this we could have worked with. But the fact remains that there are crazy dogs, just as there are crazy people. If you think I did this with no remorse you are wrong. And for the longest time I thought I could fix him. But I look around at the sweet, sane, sleeping dogs in my house at this moment, and I'am glad I had the courage to end it. Tina
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**DONOTDELETE** wrote 03/02/2010 07:15 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #267197 - 03/02/2010 07:15 PM
**DONOTDELETE** Webboard User Reg: 12-31-1969 Posts: 1003 Loc: Online	Joyce, i did attempt to rehome with Aussie rescue, I was honest, and they would not touch him with a ten foot pole. He had only snapped at strangers up till then. He never got a chance to get a bite in, but it sure took its toll on me and mine. I'am sorry if you all think I'am a monster, but re-homing a dog with aggression issues is not possible. Especially fear biters. I believe I did the right thing. Tina
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Dennis Jones wrote 03/02/2010 07:16 PM Re: Killing Cajun [Re: **DONOTDELETE** ] #267198 - 03/02/2010 07:16 PM
Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004 Posts: 3389 Loc: Richmond Va Offline	I don't know the details but imho, you can't save them all, their are some dogs that just aren't wired right and can't be re wired. A question for all, don't expect an answer, do you spend time, money, and resources on one dog with no guarantee of success when you could of saved two or more dogs?
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