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Tammyh · 10-17-2007, 08:45 AM

I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck.

Txgurl06 · 10-17-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tammyh

I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck.

no he doesnt need to be put down he needs someone to have patience with him and love him. Someone that can take the time and train him. All people want to do is put dogs down when they do something wrong when they simply dont know better. all they need to do is be taught and shown and giving a chance at life with someone who can do this!

myteddybear · 10-17-2007, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tammyh

I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck.

I'm sorry, I am not one to ever air my opinions very strongly but to give someone the advise to put a dog down without really knowing what the situation entails or having the dog evaluated by a professional trainer is just wrong.

Tammyh · 10-17-2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by myteddybear

I'm sorry, I am not one to ever air my opinions very strongly but to give someone the advise to put a dog down without really knowing what the situation entails or having the dog evaluated by a professional trainer is just wrong.

You'll notice that I also mentioned the possibility of finding an organization that would be willing to take an agressive dog. I didn't say that was the only choice. I only shared my unfortunate and very painful experience.

Tammyh · 10-17-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Txgurl06

no he doesnt need to be put down he needs someone to have patience with him and love him. Someone that can take the time and train him. All people want to do is put dogs down when they do something wrong when they simply dont know better. all they need to do is be taught and shown and giving a chance at life with someone who can do this!

First of all "All people want to do is put dogs down when they do something wrong when they simply don't know better". That's a pretty broad statement. My dog was a fear biter, he bit out of fear. If you think we put him down because he was "doing something wrong" you're wrong. We worked with him for about 4 months with a trainer and he just got worse. He would shake uncontrollably when any child came close to him, he was scared to death of them. Why? We don't know. All we knew was that he was getting worse and unpredictable and someone was going to get hurt. Please don't be so quick to judge me when you didn't live with the situation and don't have a clue as to how hard that decision was to make.

TLC · 10-17-2007, 09:39 AM

Tammyh - I don't want to sound rude at all, but, please be cautious with your advice about PTS. The OP said that the 'baby' Yorkie is the one with the issues. This leads me to believe that the Yorkie is still young and is still learning and may not be neutered - which would have a lot to do with his issues. A Yorkie that has bitten and draws blood does not need to be abandoned or PTS - This Yorkie needs a home with an experienced Yorkie owner to train and correct this behavior.

I had just sat for a Yorkie who also had a 'devil' side. He bit me 3 x while in his devil act. Yes it hurt, Yes it was disturbing and Yes I was scared to get bit again. BUT, this Yorkie also had a very sweet side. I looked deep into his eyes and I just knew he needed to be loved and handled a certain way. He is 7 and not neutered and he came from an unstable and abusive past.
Bitting and Devil Mode were is ONLY defensive. Plus he is not neutered (yet) so all that testosterone running though his body just intensifies it all. Anyway, with the 'right' family this Yorkie is going to be getting the help and attention he needs to live a long and happy life.

I only hope that the OP makes every effort to also help her little one at the same chance for a Happy and Healthy life!

DO NOT PTS and DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE POUND!

zoeybear · 10-17-2007, 09:40 AM

This dog is supposed to be a Yorkie right? We aren't talking about a Pit Bull who could kill someone with it's bite. Why would a Yorkie be so dangerous it had to be put to sleep? Does anyone else smell a troll?

Potter · 10-17-2007, 09:42 AM

I am sure someone else would be willing to take this dog and work with it. Someone who do not have children and have the heart to do it. Give the dog a chance by giving him to someone else. It is not on oyur conscience if they know about the dog's temperament and is willing to take on it. There must be someone out there who would be able to handle him.

ARCHIE · 10-17-2007, 09:44 AM

My dog was a fear biter, he bit out of fear. If you think we put him down because he was "doing something wrong" you're wrong. We worked with him for about 4 months with a trainer and he just got worse. He would shake uncontrollably when any child came close to him, he was scared to death of them. Why? We don't know. All we knew was that he was getting worse and unpredictable and someone was going to get hurt. Please don't be so quick to judge me when you didn't live with the situation and don't have a clue as to how hard that decision was to make.

Some dogs just fear children. Did you ever think of re-homeing him to
people who had no children of their own? There is a HUGE difference
between fear and aggression. To train him and keep him in the same
enviorment in which he was fearful of in the first place did not give
the dog much of a chance to improve, trainer or no trainer.
To be scared to death of something is no reason to be PTS. IMO

lara2913 · 10-17-2007, 09:45 AM

I do not know if you are telling the truth or if you are stirring up trouble but PLEASE no not either take this yorkie to the pound or put him to sleep.

Get in touch with a good behaivourist, biting CAN be turned around. He needs love, time, patience and training.

daisy mae06 · 10-17-2007, 09:51 AM

I agree resuce will know how to help him

he is inot a "IT"

I hate when people say "IT"

I am sure he has a name.

mistyinca · 10-17-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tammyh

I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck.

This kind of thing makes me really sad.

Animals are not disposable.

OP. Please do not listen to this person. Please instead listen to all the wonderful advice you have gotten, and try to find someone willing to take the little extra effort it requires to rehabilitate this dog.

chachi · 10-17-2007, 10:16 AM

Please dont put him to sleep or take him to the pound. Here is a site with different dog rescues in Indiana. Let me know if you dont have any luck with them. I could probably take him and find a home for him. I am in Indiana also

chachi · 10-17-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Please dont put him to sleep or take him to the pound. Here is a site with different dog rescues in Indiana. Let me know if you dont have any luck with them. I could probably take him and find a home for him. I am in Indiana also

Oh sorry here is the site with the rescues http://www.puppysites.com/rescue_in.shtml

Ichabob · 10-17-2007, 10:36 AM

we rescue a Jack Russell Terrier with a lot of issues, 7 mos ago, she would bite, not hard but enough to get your attention, I have been at my wits ends several times with her, and was ready to call it quits, but just in the last month she has improve greatly, no more bitting, she can be let out on her own, and will come back without having to chase her down, she has a long way to go yet but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel now.
It takes time and a lot of patenice, but they do come around.

10-17-2007, 08:45 AM	#46
Tammyh YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 399	I would not take him to the pound. I hate to say this but you may need to put him down. You said he's bit you twice and drawn blood. Maybe you can find an organization that is willing to work with an agressive dog. If you do give him away just please be sure to make sure that whoever takes him is very clear on how agressive he is. It bothers me that he's bit you, his own family. We had a chocolate lab once who was extremely afraid of small children and would growl and snap if one was around (our youngest at the time was about 4, he was OK with our family but not other people). He did actually bite a child (thank God it was a very minor wound) We tried socializing him with no luck, he just got worse. We ended up putting him down because our fear of a child getting hurt or killed outweighed everything else. All I could think about were the stories you hear on the news about dog attacks and I could not live with myself if that were to happen to someone by my dog. He was just too unpredictable. We knew putting him in another home would be giving someone else the same problem. The vet tried to talk us out of it and the next day confirmed with us that we made the right decision as they had to tranquilize him in order to get close to him. It was the hardest decision we've ever had to make. I feel for you, you have a hard decision to make. Good luck. __________________ Bella & Lucee's Momma

10-17-2007, 09:39 AM	#51
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Tammyh - I don't want to sound rude at all, but, please be cautious with your advice about PTS. The OP said that the 'baby' Yorkie is the one with the issues. This leads me to believe that the Yorkie is still young and is still learning and may not be neutered - which would have a lot to do with his issues. A Yorkie that has bitten and draws blood does not need to be abandoned or PTS - This Yorkie needs a home with an experienced Yorkie owner to train and correct this behavior. I had just sat for a Yorkie who also had a 'devil' side. He bit me 3 x while in his devil act. Yes it hurt, Yes it was disturbing and Yes I was scared to get bit again. BUT, this Yorkie also had a very sweet side. I looked deep into his eyes and I just knew he needed to be loved and handled a certain way. He is 7 and not neutered and he came from an unstable and abusive past. Bitting and Devil Mode were is ONLY defensive. Plus he is not neutered (yet) so all that testosterone running though his body just intensifies it all. Anyway, with the 'right' family this Yorkie is going to be getting the help and attention he needs to live a long and happy life. I only hope that the OP makes every effort to also help her little one at the same chance for a Happy and Healthy life! DO NOT PTS and DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE POUND! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

10-17-2007, 09:40 AM	#52
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	This dog is supposed to be a Yorkie right? We aren't talking about a Pit Bull who could kill someone with it's bite. Why would a Yorkie be so dangerous it had to be put to sleep? Does anyone else smell a troll? __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

10-17-2007, 09:42 AM	#53
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I am sure someone else would be willing to take this dog and work with it. Someone who do not have children and have the heart to do it. Give the dog a chance by giving him to someone else. It is not on oyur conscience if they know about the dog's temperament and is willing to take on it. There must be someone out there who would be able to handle him. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

10-17-2007, 09:45 AM	#55
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	I do not know if you are telling the truth or if you are stirring up trouble but PLEASE no not either take this yorkie to the pound or put him to sleep. Get in touch with a good behaivourist, biting CAN be turned around. He needs love, time, patience and training. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-17-2007, 09:44 AM	#54
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	My dog was a fear biter, he bit out of fear. If you think we put him down because he was "doing something wrong" you're wrong. We worked with him for about 4 months with a trainer and he just got worse. He would shake uncontrollably when any child came close to him, he was scared to death of them. Why? We don't know. All we knew was that he was getting worse and unpredictable and someone was going to get hurt. Please don't be so quick to judge me when you didn't live with the situation and don't have a clue as to how hard that decision was to make. Some dogs just fear children. Did you ever think of re-homeing him to people who had no children of their own? There is a HUGE difference between fear and aggression. To train him and keep him in the same enviorment in which he was fearful of in the first place did not give the dog much of a chance to improve, trainer or no trainer. To be scared to death of something is no reason to be PTS. IMO

10-17-2007, 09:51 AM	#56
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	I agree resuce will know how to help him he is inot a "IT" I hate when people say "IT" I am sure he has a name. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

10-17-2007, 10:16 AM	#58
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Please dont put him to sleep or take him to the pound. Here is a site with different dog rescues in Indiana. Let me know if you dont have any luck with them. I could probably take him and find a home for him. I am in Indiana also __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

10-17-2007, 10:36 AM	#60
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	we rescue a Jack Russell Terrier with a lot of issues, 7 mos ago, she would bite, not hard but enough to get your attention, I have been at my wits ends several times with her, and was ready to call it quits, but just in the last month she has improve greatly, no more bitting, she can be let out on her own, and will come back without having to chase her down, she has a long way to go yet but I do see the light at the end of the tunnel now. It takes time and a lot of patenice, but they do come around.