Quote: Joyce Salazar

The owners of this dog, are at fault here, while it is easy to pile blame on the dog, don't kid yourself, the owners were not doing their job.

My opinion differs a bit from Joyce. This sounds like a roomate situation where Dog Owners and OP with Baby move in a place together at the same time. There has to be accountability for both the owners of the dog and the mother of the child to ensure safety measures are in place.


Not knowing more of the situation other than what the OP initially wrote, I think that this was just a bad situation all around and assigning blame does nothing. Depending on what the lease agreement on the place is, if I was the OP I would move out if they brought the dog back in. If the dog owners went after her for breaking the lease, she has a good defense for why she broke it. Conversely, the OP could offer to take over the lease and find new roomates to help cover the costs - preferably ones without dogs ;-)

Edited by Ingrid Rosenquist (03/03/2011 05:35 PM)
Edit reason: reread story and realize there was prior warning

 Quote: Brittinay Adair

If the dog comes back, we will leave.

It really is the only way. Not an easy decision to up and move residence, but you would be right.

Good luck in whatever happens.:smile:

 Quote: betty landercasp

These people may not be parents yet, they may not get it. You can make them understand.

Good point, Betty.

Throughout this thread, I know folks have the dog's welfare in mind too. Not to be compared to the welfare of the baby, of course, but there is really no reason for "either/or" in terms of a secure life, IMO. Just "either/or" for living in the same home.

The dog needs a permanent secure home, and not to be shuffled around temporarily. Both need and should have a secure life, apart. JMHO.

There is no "fault" in this (including no dog "fault"), unless the warning the dog has issued is unheeded: the dog cannot be with the child.

Again JMHO. I am relieved to have the O.P. make clear that she would not remain if the dog was returning to the house.

 Quote: Ingrid Rosenquist

 Quote: Joyce Salazar

The owners of this dog, are at fault here, while it is easy to pile blame on the dog, don't kid yourself, the owners were not doing their job.

My opinion differs a bit from Joyce. This sounds like a roomate situation where Dog Owners and OP with Baby move in a place together at the same time. There has to be accountability for both the owners of the dog and the mother of the child to ensure safety measures are in place.


Not knowing more of the situation other than what the OP initially wrote, I think that this was just a bad situation all around and assigning blame does nothing. Depending on what the lease agreement on the place is, if I was the OP I would move out if they brought the dog back in. If the dog owners went after her for breaking the lease, she has a good defense for why she broke it. Conversely, the OP could offer to take over the lease and find new roomates to help cover the costs - preferably ones without dogs ;-)

Point taken to heart, I stand corrected, both should be accountable.

 Quote: Brittinay Adair

If the dog comes back, we will leave.

Brittany,

I applaud you for making this decision. Please don't let anyone or anything change your mind about this. Stand your ground.

I also applaud you for making the right decision.

And just a bit about the stereotyping of breeds, it's a real sore spot with me too. This could have been any, young, rambunctious, unmanaged dog.

I have a young malamute in my home and no children at this time. He has had extensive training and been socialized with kids (desensitized to the “easy prey” noises and movements they make). He does therapy work at an assisted living home where there are often young children present. He’s an incredible animal that has a fond respect for all children.

I don’t believe this training would have unfolded as successfully as it did if he was continually being exposed to the conflicting interests of an infant in my home - with no power on my part to fully control both of those aspects. Both very passion driven aspects that require the utmost planning, essential training and cooperation there is. Lives are at stake.

This pup is very young yet and at the very least, one mixed up girl. In the home, out of home and has had the opportunity to take a bite on your infant’s face. This pup has shown you what she is capable of. And contrary to what you may think, at 9 months, she is not full grown yet. Do you really want to see the full potential of what she can do?

I don’t think YOU need articles and pictures. Laying a guilt trip on the owners, although perhaps somewhat satifying in getting your point across, is not going to remove your responsibility to protect your child.

I hope all works out for you

 Quote: Brittinay Adair

If the dog comes back, we will leave.

Great to hear Brittinay. You know, since you don't have a puppy pic, we'd love to see a baby pic.