Thinking of getting my dog put down, too harsh??

foreign_correspondent

YorkiePud wrote: »

Thanks for posting that pic ... was wondering how they were getting on!

There are a few more piccies on my update on the thread - there is a link in the post above :-)

lynnexxxo

YorkiePud wrote: »

You've taken a whole year to decide whether or not to kill her ... ??

Wowsers! .... *hands you a medal right this minute* ... you're an example to us all.

Not.

Maybe you should read the rest of my post.

Anyway thanks for the empathy.

foreign_correspondent

lynne, please do try the oldies club- but I have PM'd you too, so let me know if I can help. I think your dog may well be much happier and less stressed in a child free home.

Out of interest, have you tried her on a rice based food (wheat and beef free) as these ingredients can bother some dogs?

What dry food is she on?

lynnexxxo

Thanks, I'm going to pm you back, I'm in scotland so not local too you but appreciate your help.

Yes we have tried a rice based diet, Its worse, the rice comes out exactly the same as it goes in. She is currently on tesco senior complete.As long as she doesn't eat anything else the poos are ok. it takes as little as a toast crust or a stray potato for it to go wrong though.
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YorkiePud_3

lynnexxxo wrote: »

Maybe you should read the rest of my post.

Anyway thanks for the empathy.

If you deserved some, you would get some from me.

But, that aside, it's the dog who is important here, not us having personal differences, so onwards ...

.... if a dog has behavioural problems, then we have to sort it. If she is only on dry, then she is going to try to get some of whatever else is going because I daresay your food looks more tempting!! It's not surprising that she is trying to steal it because to her, your grub will seem so much nicer than hers. It's a matter of controlling her .. sticking her in another room even when the kids are eating. They can't be expected to make her sit while they eat so that she isn't jumping up, so you have to take charge and remove her from the room, but then let her back in as soon as the food is finished, then she doesn't think she has been punished by being put in another room.

It's obviously all got topside of you, and I can understand that ... but one problem begets another and if you don't control a dog and its actions (nicely, kindly but firmly), then they run riot ... and I think that is what is happening here and obviously getting you down.

She is obviously not happy with you (not a dig), so please, if you can't devote the time to her to try bring her round a bit and teach her some manners ... try the Oldies .. if you go to the website, you can see the herculanean efforts they go to to try rehome their special oap's ... it's tailor made for them of that age, so please ... do try them first.

I understand how busy you are and how busy you will be ... I really do ... but before you tear your hair out, do phone them ... at least you know that no matter what, she will be alive, eating, have attention and walks and who knows, someone might just pass by her and think right, she's the one for me!

Keep yer chin up!

lottylouj

personally if a dog i owned bit my child it would be gone, ive done it before when my dog bit my son, luckily she was re- homed to a couple with out kids. i wouldnt hesitate to do it again. i love my dog but my kids come first.

LittleTinker

lottylouj wrote: »

personally if a dog i owned bit my child it would be gone, ive done it before when my dog bit my son, luckily she was re- homed to a couple with out kids. i wouldnt hesitate to do it again. i love my dog but my kids come first.

Yes, but there is a difference between an agressive attacking bite and a nip given because the dog is being tormented by children.

callywally

Has she recently had a vet check??
Eating some of the things you say ie crayons etc might be a sign of illness I once had a dog who had cushings disease which made her have a depraved appeitite. If she has something like that it might explain why she is stealing sweets and raiding your bin etc.
She may also be doing it because she is bored and that is up to you to sort out, She needs more exercise and attention.
It may be expensive but she probably needs a low fat diet or something to sort out the diarrhoea you really need advice from your vet.
I know you have said that you will have four children soon and have not much time for her but you did take the dog on and even though circumstances change it is your responsibility to make sure she has the best chance to have a happy life if she has health problems that are affecting her quality of life it may be time to put her to sleep BUT if it is just because you dont have time for her be honest with yourself and try your best to find her a home where she can enjoy the rest of her life

lottylouj

LittleTinker wrote: »

Yes, but there is a difference between an agressive attacking bite and a nip given because the dog is being tormented by children.

i agree, but in my case in was a totally un provoked attack, im just not prepared to risk it. the dog we have now has been great so far but if she went for my kids she would be gone.

if the dog has no quality of life and is in constant pain is it not fairer on the animal to end its suffering?
people get very emotionally attached to pets me included but there has to be a limit on what you can put an animal through.

pandas66

I think the dog and the family aren't suited anymore and sounds like they are struggling to be under the same roof.

To me this doesn't sound a happy situation which ever side you look from, although PTS shouldn't be your 1st option I have read your OP and it isn't your 1st thought.
So I'd reccomend seeking advice from the RSPCA, your vet will certainly be able to assess your pooch on whether the pooing situation will improve any. Perhaps pooch's illness is worse as she is living in a stressed enviroment to her. As in 2 small children and not enough excercise.
I think you should do the best for the dog and find her a new home. Then your family will be happier.

I do think your doing the right thing by looking for a new home 1st, if all else fails then keeping a stressed/ill dog alive isn't they best thing for ALL concerned especially the pooch.

Its only worth giving a dog a home if you can offer devoted care and it become a member of the family,if not then its got to be kinder to let it go.